Glen Cove, 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 Glen Cove, Nassau County.
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Glen Cove unfolds along the northern edge of Long Island, a landscape where gentle slopes descend toward the shimmering waters of the Long Island Sound. It lies 5.3 miles west of Oyster Bay, NY (from Oyster Bay, NY: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of North Hempstead. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace. Mature trees, remnants of grand estates, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. The terrain, a mosaic of residential neighborhoods and commercial pockets, speaks of a place that has grown organically, absorbing the ebb and flow of generations. This coastal character is not just visual; it’s palpable, a subtle rhythm in the way the wind whispers through the leaves and the distant cry of gulls. The story of Glen Cove is one of transformation, from agricultural roots to a vibrant, diverse community. Once a summer retreat for New York's elite, its grand mansions now stand as reminders of a Gilded Age past, some repurposed as cultural centers or educational institutions. The city's economy, once heavily influenced by manufacturing and its proximity to the Sound for trade, has evolved, now embracing a blend of retail, services, and professional enterprises. This evolution is visible in the bustling downtown, where modern storefronts coexist with older brick buildings, a testament to enduring resilience. Glen Cove's distinctive character is also shaped by its rich cultural tapestry, a blend of traditions that contribute to its unique identity, a place where history and contemporary life move in a harmonious, if sometimes surprising, cadence.
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| Location | Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.862322°N, 73.633739°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11542 |
| 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 Glen Cove, 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 Glen Cove includes coordinates 40.862322°N, 73.633739°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11542. 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.