Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach today?
Wantagh, New York · Queens, New York — 26 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Jones Beach
vs
78Rockaway Beach
Too close to call today. Jones Beach scores 78 and Rockaway Beach scores 78, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Jones Beach for surfing — surfing 73 vs 62.
- Go to Rockaway Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 69 vs 58.
| Activity | Jones Beach | Rockaway Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 69 | Rockaway Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 75 | Rockaway Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 72 | Rockaway Beach |
| Surfing | 73 | 62 | Jones Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Jones Beach | Rockaway Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 55°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 5:06 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 Jones 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 Jones Beach and Rockaway Beach?
About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach?
Rockaway Beach today — 75 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.