Islip, 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 Islip, Suffolk County.
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Islip, a name that whispers of coastal breezes and maritime history, rests on the southern edge of Long Island, its landscape shaped by the ebb and flow of the Great South Bay. It lies 1.9 miles east of Bay Shore, NY (from Bay Shore, NY: bearing 80°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Smithtown. This fertile terrain, once a canvas for farming, has seen its history unfold from early settlements to a thriving hub of commerce and community, its economy now a blend of service industries and local enterprises that hum with a quiet industriousness. The very air here carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby waters, a constant reminder of the bay's enduring influence, while the land itself, gently rolling, offers a comforting familiarity to those who call Islip home. The rhythm of life in Islip often mirrors the placid surface of the bay, a steady, dependable beat that has sustained it through the seasons of change. The cultural spirit of Islip is one of quiet resilience and local pride, with a deep connection to its maritime heritage that can be felt in the very air. While Islip itself doesn't boast towering universities, its proximity to renowned institutions means that intellectual currents often flow through its streets, enriching the local character. The town's identity is also shaped by its proximity to the shimmering waters of the Great South Bay, a natural wonder that offers both recreation and a serene backdrop to daily life. For those seeking the pulse of local life, the town's various community events and gatherings serve as the heartbeats, bringing residents together. Although not a hotbed of globally recognized celebrities, Islip has been the birthplace and home to individuals who have quietly contributed to various fields, their roots firmly planted in this enduring Long Island soil.
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| Location | Islip, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.729821°N, 73.210393°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11751 |
| 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 Islip, 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 Islip includes coordinates 40.729821°N, 73.210393°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11751. 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.