EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 2 MIN
New York Beach Forecast June 18-22: High Rip Currents Today, Perfect Weather Friday Through Sunday
from Montauk Surf Report for Montauk New York · host Inception Point AI
Good morning, this is your New York Beach Forecast for Thursday, June 18th through Monday, June 22nd. Let's start with today, and folks, we need to talk about the water. A high rip current risk is in effect from 6 AM this morning through this evening across all our beaches. If you're thinking about heading into the surf, we strongly advise staying out. But if you absolutely must go in, make sure you have a flotation device and stay near a lifeguard. Remember, if you get caught in a rip current, stay calm, float, and swim parallel to the shore. Conditions today are going to be pretty rough out there. We're looking at surf heights around 5 feet across the board, which is substantial. The water temperature is chilly, ranging from the mid-60s in Brooklyn to the upper 50s out on the east end of Long Island. Dress accordingly. Weather-wise, expect mostly cloudy conditions until about 5 PM, then we'll see mostly sunny skies developing. There's a moderate chance of thunderstorms today, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, so keep an eye on the sky. The UV index is very high, so sunscreen is absolutely essential if you're spending time outside. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s for Brooklyn and the lower 80s for the rest of the area. Winds will be breezy, out of the south around 20 to 25 miles per hour. Now, looking ahead to Juneteenth on Friday, conditions will improve significantly. The rip current risk drops to moderate, though there's a chance it could bump back up to high. Surf heights will decrease to 3 to 4 feet, which is much more manageable. The weather looks fantastic, partly sunny in the morning, then sunny for the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s across most beaches. Winds shift to the west around 10 to 15 miles per hour, and there's no thunderstorm threat. The water will still be cool, but the overall vibe will be much better for a beach day. Saturday looks excellent. Sunny skies, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and west winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour. This is a great day to get to the beach. Sunday continues the beautiful stretch with sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 70s, and lighter winds around 10 miles per hour. We might see mostly sunny conditions rather than pure sunshine, but it's still a great day to be outside. Looking into Monday, we need to shift gears again. A system will move in bringing mostly cloudy skies with showers and a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s, and south winds will pick up around 15 miles per hour. So here's the bottom line for your beach weekend planning. Today is a day to be cautious and respect the ocean. Tomorrow through Sunday looks phenomenal, so that's when you'll want to make your beach trip if you can. And if you're planning anything for Monday, just keep in mind we'll have some weather moving through. Stay safe out there, and enjoy what looks like a really nice stretch of beach weather coming up. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Good morning, this is your New York Beach Forecast for Thursday, June 18th through Monday, June 22nd. Let's start with today, and folks, we need to talk about the water. A high rip current risk is in effect from 6 AM this morning through this evening across all our beaches. If you're thinking about heading into the surf, we strongly advise staying out. But if you absolutely must go in, make sure you have a flotation device and stay near a lifeguard. Remember, if you get caught in a rip current, stay calm, float, and swim parallel to the shore. Conditions today are going to be pretty rough out there. We're looking at surf heights around 5 feet across the board, which is substantial. The water temperature is chilly, ranging from the mid-60s in Brooklyn to the upper 50s out on the east end of Long Island. Dress accordingly. Weather-wise, expect mostly cloudy conditions until about 5 PM, then we'll see mostly sunny skies developing. There's a moderate chance of thunderstorms today, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, so keep an eye on the sky. The UV index is very high, so sunscreen is absolutely essential if you're spending time outside. Temperatures will climb into the mid-80s for Brooklyn and the lower 80s for the rest of the area. Winds will be breezy, out of the south around 20 to 25 miles per hour. Now, looking ahead to Juneteenth on Friday, conditions will improve significantly. The rip current risk drops to moderate, though there's a chance it could bump back up to high. Surf heights will decrease to 3 to 4 feet, which is much more manageable. The weather looks fantastic, partly sunny in the morning, then sunny for the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s across most beaches. Winds shift to the west around 10 to 15 miles per hour, and there's no thunderstorm threat. The water will still be cool, but the overall vibe will be much better for a beach day. Saturday looks excellent. Sunny skies, highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and west winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour. This is a great day to get to the beach. Sunday continues the beautiful stretch with sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 70s, and lighter winds around 10 miles per hour. We might see mostly sunny conditions rather than pure sunshine, but it's still a great day to be outside. Looking into Monday, we need to shift gears again. A system will move in bringing mostly cloudy skies with showers and a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s, and south winds will pick up around 15 miles per hour. So here's the bottom line for your beach weekend planning. Today is a day to be cautious and respect the ocean. Tomorrow through Sunday looks phenomenal, so that's when you'll want to make your beach trip if you can. And if you're planning anything for Monday, just keep in mind we'll have some weather moving through. Stay safe out there, and enjoy what looks like a really nice stretch of beach weather coming up. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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