Fire Island Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Fire Island, New York · Queens, New York — 56 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Fire Island Beach
vs
96Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach today, 4 points ahead (92 vs 96). They are 56 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Fire Island Beach for surfing — surfing 67 vs 58.
- Go to Rockaway Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 91 vs 87.
| Activity | Fire Island Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 87 | 91 | Rockaway Beach |
| Families with kids | 83 | 90 | Rockaway Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 89 | Rockaway Beach |
| Surfing | 67 | 58 | Fire Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fire Island Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 75°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 8 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:59 AM | High 8:52 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 Rockaway Beach today?
Rockaway Beach, on today's conditions — 96 against 92.
How far apart are Fire Island Beach and Rockaway Beach?
About 56 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Fire Island Beach or Rockaway Beach?
Rockaway Beach today — 90 against 83 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.