Coopers Beach or Fire Island Beach today?
Southampton, New York · Fire Island, New York — 69 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Coopers Beach
vs
92Fire Island Beach
Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 93 and Fire Island Beach scores 92, 69 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Coopers Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 92 vs 85.
- Fire Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Coopers Beach | Fire Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 84 | 87 | tie |
| Families with kids | 81 | 83 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 85 | Coopers Beach |
| Surfing | 70 | 67 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Coopers Beach | Fire Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:21 AM | High 10:59 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Coopers Beach or Fire Island Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Coopers Beach and Fire Island Beach?
About 69 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.