Fire Island Beach or Jones Beach today?
Fire Island, New York · Wantagh, New York — 30 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Fire Island Beach
vs
78Jones Beach
Too close to call today. Fire Island Beach scores 78 and Jones Beach scores 78, 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 walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 71 vs 60.
- Go to Jones Beach for families with kids — families with kids 62 vs 56.
| Activity | Fire Island Beach | Jones Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 56 | 58 | tie |
| Families with kids | 56 | 62 | Jones Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 60 | Fire Island Beach |
| Surfing | 81 | 73 | Fire Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fire Island Beach | Jones Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 3.7 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 55°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 6:21 AM | Low 5:06 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 (78 and 78), 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 — 62 against 56 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.