Fire Island Beach or Jones Beach today?
Fire Island, New York · Wantagh, New York — 30 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Fire Island Beach
vs
93Jones Beach
Too close to call today. Fire Island Beach scores 92 and Jones Beach scores 93, 30 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Fire Island Beach for surfing — surfing 67 vs 58.
- Go to Jones Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 91 vs 87.
| Activity | Fire Island Beach | Jones Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 87 | 91 | Jones Beach |
| Families with kids | 83 | 90 | Jones Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 85 | tie |
| Surfing | 67 | 58 | Fire Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fire Island Beach | Jones Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 8 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:59 AM | High 9:35 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 Fire Island Beach or Jones Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (92 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Fire Island Beach and Jones Beach?
About 30 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Fire Island Beach or Jones Beach?
Jones Beach today — 90 against 83 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.