Fire Island Pines, 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, soil and crop conditions for Fire Island Pines, Suffolk County.
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Fire Island Pines unfolds as a slender ribbon of land, a place where the Atlantic's restless breath meets the hushed stillness of the Great South Bay. It lies 8.7 miles east-south-east of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 121°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-west of East Patchogue. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: on one side, the endless expanse of sand dunes, their feathery grasses whispering secrets to the wind, slopes gently toward the surf, a place of raw, untamed beauty where the ocean’s roar is a constant, primal song. On the other, the sheltered waters of the bay reflect the sky in a more placid mood, a calmer mirror for the salt-kissed air and the dense, verdant growth that presses in, creating pathways shaded by the emerald canopy of mature trees. The very air feels filtered, carrying the briny tang of the sea and the sweeter, earthy scent of pine needles, a delicate perfume that lingers long after the sun begins its descent, painting the western sky in strokes of apricot and rose. This sliver of Suffolk County, Fire Island Pines, carries a history woven not from grand pronouncements, but from quiet resilience and a unique spirit. Originally charted by Dutch explorers and later shaped by generations of fishermen and lighthouse keepers, its character was profoundly altered in the mid-20th century, evolving into a distinct enclave. The local economy, once tethered to the sea’s bounty, has long since shifted, now largely sustained by the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its secluded charm and vibrant cultural scene. Its distinctive architecture, a blend of modernist simplicity and beach-house vernacular, dots the landscape, harmonizing with the natural surroundings. The island's famed pedestrian-only pathways, a network of sandy trails and wooden boardwalks, encourage a deliberate, unhurried pace of life, where the loudest sounds are often the cry of gulls overhead and the rhythmic lapping of water against the shore.
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| Location | Fire Island Pines, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.665377°N, 73.068167°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11782 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fire Island Pines, 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 Fire Island Pines includes coordinates 40.665377°N, 73.068167°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11782. 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.