Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Cedarhurst, NY ∙ Oak Beach, NY ∙ Hillside Manor, NY ∙ Massapequa, NY ∙ Islip Terrace, NY ∙ West Hampton Dunes, NY ∙ Amagansett, NY ∙ Hewlett Bay Park, NY ∙ Richmond Hill, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 215 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf along the ocean beaches of Suffolk County. Moderate to high rip current expected on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.

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