Ocean Beach, New York Weather
Ocean Beach, 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 Ocean Beach, Suffolk County.
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About Ocean Beach, New York
Ocean Beach breathes a salt-laced air that carries the cries of gulls and the low hum of distant boats. It lies 6.4 miles south-south-east of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of Bay Shore. The land itself is a gentle rise, a sandy spine separating the vast, restless Atlantic from the calmer waters of the Great South Bay. Here, the landscape is defined by the sea's constant negotiation with the shore: dunes, tufted with sea grass that whispers secrets in the breeze, give way to wide stretches of pale sand, smooth and firm underfoot where the tide has recently receded. The light often possesses a milky quality, softening the edges of the modest, shingled cottages that dot the interior, and casting long, ephemeral shadows as the day wanes. The history of Ocean Beach is as much about the ebb and flow of human endeavor as it is about the tides. Originally settled by fishermen drawn to the abundant waters, its character was shaped by those who sought a simple, maritime existence. Over time, it transformed into a summer refuge, a place where families have built traditions spanning generations, their lives intricately linked to the rhythm of the seasons and the allure of the ocean. The local economy, still tethered to its aquatic roots, sees a surge in activity during the warmer months, with charter boats offering excursions and small shops catering to visitors seeking a taste of coastal life. The distinctive character of Ocean Beach lies in this enduring connection to the water, a palpable sense of place that resonates in its unpretentious charm and the unhurried pace of its days.
Live animated radar for Ocean Beach and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Ocean Beach, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.646766°N, 73.157059°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11770 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ocean Beach, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ocean Beach, 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 Ocean Beach includes coordinates 40.646766°N, 73.157059°W, situated in Suffolk County. ZIP code 11770. 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.
