Brightwaters, New York Weather
Brightwaters, New York — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Brightwaters, Suffolk County.
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About Brightwaters, New York
Brightwaters unfolds as a serene enclave, its character defined by the gentle caress of salt air and the dappled sunlight filtering through mature oaks. It lies 1.2 miles west-south-west of Bay Shore, NY (from Bay Shore, NY: bearing 256°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-south-west of Islip. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of rolling terrain and the quiet embrace of the Great South Bay, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. Streets are lined with well-tended homes, each possessing its own distinct charm, hinting at generations of quiet lives lived in harmony with the natural rhythm of the coast. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a briny sweetness, a constant reminder of the proximity to the expansive ocean beyond. The history of Brightwaters is as much about its thoughtful planning as its natural beauty, emerging in the early 20th century as a vision of refined suburban living. Its founders envisioned a community that would blend residential comfort with access to the bay's recreational allure, fostering a local economy that historically leaned towards services and small businesses catering to its discerning residents. The presence of the historic Bath & Tennis Club, a landmark of the village, speaks to a past of genteel leisure and social gatherings. Today, Brightwaters retains a distinctive atmosphere of tranquil prosperity, a place where the echoes of its origins are still felt in the quiet elegance of its streets and the enduring appeal of its waterfront access.
Live animated radar for Brightwaters and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Brightwaters, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.720932°N, 73.26734°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11718 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Brightwaters, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Brightwaters, New York, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Brightwaters includes coordinates 40.720932°N, 73.267340°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11718. Telephone area code: 516. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
