Jones Beach State Park sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8516945, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Jones Beach State Park in lots like Jones Beach Field 2, Jones Beach Field 4, Jones Beach Field 6. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10/car (state park fee) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Jones Beach State Park, don't miss the Clam Chowder at Nathan's Famous. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Jones Beach State Park from Captree Boat Basin, including the Captree Party Boat Fishing — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoJones Beach State Park hosts Jones Beach Theater Concerts and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Jones Beach State Park into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. No pets are allowed at Jones Beach State Park at any time of year. Service animals are exempt under the statewide State Parks pet policy. Source: New York State Parks, Jones Beach State Park, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is allowed at Field 6, Field 10 and West End 2 from April 1 through December 31. Night fishing, and access to Green Island and the Work Docks, need a permit. Source: New York State Parks, Jones Beach State Park, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Metal detecting is by permit only, at a stated fee of $40. Source: New York State Parks, Jones Beach State Park, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Jones Beach State Park, the sun sets at 6:40 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:50 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Jones Beach State Park update at the top of the conditions page.