Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Wantagh, New York · Queens, New York — 26 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Jones Beach
vs
96Rockaway Beach
Too close to call today. Jones Beach scores 93 and Rockaway Beach scores 96, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Jones Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Rockaway Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 89 vs 85.
| Activity | Jones Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 90 | 90 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 89 | Rockaway Beach |
| Surfing | 58 | 58 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Jones Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 75°F |
| Wave height | 2.1 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:35 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 Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Jones Beach and Rockaway Beach?
About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.