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Robert Moses State Park Conditions Today

Robert Moses State Park right now: water 60°F, surf 2–3 ft, wind 14 mph from the SSW. Next high tide at 5:48 PM.

live · NOAA + Open-Meteo

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2–3 ft

surf

Sunny, high near 64°. No real rain risk. All-day beach window.

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63°

Air

56°

Feels

60°

Water

14 mph

Wind

3

UV

0%

Rain

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 1% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

14 mph

from the SW

UV Index

3

Moderate

easy sunscreen day

Time to Burn

UV 3 · incl. sand glare
48min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30 if you are out for more than an hour.

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

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ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
Low
Moderate
High

Currents strong enough to pull swimmers offshore. Stay near a lifeguard tower.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Yellow Flag

stay close to shore

estimated · trust the lifeguard

Stingers & Biters

modelled, not observed

Based on wind, water temperature and humidity. Nobody publishes a live count, so this is what conditions favour today.

No-see-umsUnlikely

13 mph breeze around sunset should keep them down.

Water by Monthtypical

avg 2021–2024
43
J
41
F
44
M
49
A
57
M
64
J
72
J
70
A
71
S
64
O
56
N
47
D

Warmest around July (72°), coolest around February (41°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Robert Moses State Park station 8516945); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Robert Moses State Park beach conditions today

The water at Robert Moses State Park is 60°F (16°C) today, 4°F warmer than the usual 56°F for November. For swimming it is chilly: bracing for most people, and a wetsuit helps. Waves are 2–3 ft (moderate). The air is 60°F, feeling like 55°F, with breezy 14 mph winds from the SSW. The UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

The water holds steady around 60°F through Sun Nov 8.

Robert Moses State Park 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Robert Moses State Park, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRainWater
TodayCloudy64°F14 mph2 ft41%60°F
Tue Nov 3Cloudy63°F12 mph2 ft43%60°F
Wed Nov 4Fog65°F10 mph2.1 ft41%61°F
Thu Nov 5Drizzle65°F11 mph4.7 ft321%61°F
Fri Nov 6Drizzle67°F9 mph4.9 ft358%61°F
Sat Nov 7Cloudy63°F14 mph4.4 ft328%61°F
Sun Nov 8Cloudy56°F9 mph4.5 ft35%60°F

Tide times at Robert Moses State Park

High and low tides for the next 7 days, from NOAA’s predictions for tide station 8516945. Heights are in feet above the average low tide. The shell window is the last hour and a quarter of the ebb and the first three-quarters of the flood around the day’s lowest daylight low, when the most sand is bare; the lowest low of the week is marked.

Highs and lows, this weekNOAA
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Shell window
TodayHigh 5:22 AM 7.3Low 11:56 AM 0.8High 5:48 PM 7.4—10:41 AM–12:41 PM
Tue Nov 3Low 12:36 AM 0.3High 6:33 AM 7.6Low 1:04 PM 0.6High 7:01 PM 7.411:49 AM–1:49 PM
Wed Nov 4Low 1:34 AM 0.1High 7:34 AM 8.0Low 2:05 PM 0.2High 8:02 PM 7.612:50 PM–2:50 PM
Thu Nov 5Low 2:27 AM 0.0High 8:27 AM 8.3Low 2:59 PM -0.2High 8:54 PM 7.71:44 PM–3:44 PM
Fri Nov 6Low 3:16 AM -0.1High 9:13 AM 8.6Low 3:48 PM -0.4High 9:41 PM 7.82:33 PM–4:33 PM
Sat Nov 7Low 4:01 AM 0.0High 9:55 AM 8.7Low 4:34 PM -0.5High 10:25 PM 7.73:19 PM–5:19 PM · best
Sun Nov 8Low 4:44 AM 0.2High 10:34 AM 8.6Low 5:18 PM -0.5High 11:06 PM 7.6—

Robert Moses State Park water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Robert Moses State Park for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in July (72°F) and coolest in February (41°F). It never averages 74°F, so most swimmers use a wetsuit.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January43°F6°CCold
February41°F5°CCold
March44°F6°CCold
April49°F9°CCold
May57°F14°CCold
June64°F18°CChilly
July72°F22°CCool
August70°F21°CCool
September71°F21°CCool
October64°F18°CChilly
November (now)56°F13°CCold
December47°F9°CCold

Staying safe at Robert Moses State Park

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 4 today. Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Dogs. Dogs are not allowed on this beach.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Robert Moses State Park rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Robert Moses State Park it’s moderate.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Robert Moses State Park it’s breezy.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Robert Moses State Park conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature at Robert Moses State Park today?

60°F (16°C), 4°F warmer than the usual 56°F for November.

Is the water warm enough to swim at Robert Moses State Park today?

At 60°F the water is chilly: bracing for most people, and a wetsuit helps. Waves are 2–3 ft, which is moderate.

How big are the waves at Robert Moses State Park today?

2–3 ft, which is moderate. The wind is 14 mph from the SSW.

What time is high tide at Robert Moses State Park today?

High tide is at 5:22 AM and 5:48 PM, and low tide is at 11:56 AM. Times are NOAA predictions.

What is the UV index at Robert Moses State Park today?

The UV index peaks at 4 (moderate). Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

What is the beach weather at Robert Moses State Park this week?

Highs run 56–67°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Fri Nov 6. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

What is the water temperature at Robert Moses State Park in November?

The water at Robert Moses State Park averages about 56°F (13°C) in November.

When is the water warmest at Robert Moses State Park?

July is the warmest month, averaging 72°F. February is the coolest, at 41°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Robert Moses State Park?

The water never averages 74°F here. It is warmest in July, at 72°F, so bring a wetsuit most of the year.

Conditions at beaches near Robert Moses State Park

The usual water temperature in November at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

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Long Beach conditions20 mi56°F
Rockaway Beach conditions31 mi55°F
Orchard Beach conditions32 mi—
Jacob Riis Park conditions33 mi55°F
Coney Island Beach conditions38 mi54°F

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