Head of the Harbor, New York Weather
Head of the Harbor, 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 Head of the Harbor, Suffolk County.
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About Head of the Harbor, New York
Head of the Harbor unfolds as a maritime jewel, its shores kissed by the gentle embrace of Stony Brook Harbor and the broader Long Island Sound. It lies 4.0 miles north-east of Smithtown, NY (from Smithtown, NY: bearing 34°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-east of Brentwood. The landscape here is a subtle masterclass in coastal refinement, where manicured lawns sweep down to private docks, and ancient oak trees, their branches gnarled like seasoned sailors' hands, cast dappled shade upon winding lanes. The air, perpetually carrying a briny tang, hums with the quiet industry of a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the tempo of life. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to thicken, painting the weathered shingles of waterfront homes in hues of honey and rose, a scene of understated elegance that whispers of generations who have found solace and prosperity along this particular stretch of coastline. The history of Head of the Harbor is intrinsically linked to the maritime traditions of Long Island, a legacy evident in the preserved architectural styles and the enduring connection to the water. Once a hub for shipbuilding and oyster farming, its economy has gracefully evolved, now leaning towards the affluent residential character that defines it. Elegant estates, some dating back to the Gilded Age, stand as quiet testaments to its prosperous past, while the marina remains a vibrant nucleus, its sleek yachts bobbing like polished jewels in the calm waters. Local traditions, though perhaps less overt than in larger communities, manifest in the care with which residents maintain their properties and the strong sense of stewardship for the natural beauty that surrounds Head of the Harbor. The very stillness here, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the soft lapping of waves, speaks of a deep-rooted peace.
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| Location | Head of the Harbor, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.903432°N, 73.157888°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11780 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Head of the Harbor, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Head of the Harbor, 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 Head of the Harbor includes coordinates 40.903432°N, 73.157888°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11780. 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.
