Coopers Beach or Fire Island Beach today?
Southampton, New York · Fire Island, New York — 69 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Coopers Beach
vs
78Fire Island Beach
Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 78 and Fire Island Beach scores 78, 69 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Coopers Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 62 vs 56.
- Go to Fire Island Beach for surfing — surfing 81 vs 73.
| Activity | Coopers Beach | Fire Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 56 | Coopers Beach |
| Families with kids | 66 | 56 | Coopers Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 79 | 71 | Coopers Beach |
| Surfing | 73 | 81 | Fire Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Coopers Beach | Fire Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 64°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 3.3 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 63°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:47 AM | Low 6:21 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 (78 and 78), 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.
Which is better with kids, Coopers Beach or Fire Island Beach?
Coopers Beach today — 66 against 56 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.