Fire Island Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Fire Island, New York · Queens, New York — 56 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Fire Island Beach
vs
78Rockaway Beach
Too close to call today. Fire Island Beach scores 78 and Rockaway Beach scores 78, 56 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 81 vs 62.
- Go to Rockaway Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 69 vs 56.
| Activity | Fire Island Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 56 | 69 | Rockaway Beach |
| Families with kids | 56 | 75 | Rockaway Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 81 | 62 | Fire Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fire Island Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 3.7 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 63°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 6:21 AM | Low 4:12 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?
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 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 — 75 against 56 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.