Oyster Bay, New York Weather
Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, Nassau County.
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About Oyster Bay, New York
Oyster Bay, a venerable settlement on Long Island's North Shore, embraces a landscape shaped by its coastal position and the gentle roll of glacial moraines. It lies 5.3 miles east of Glen Cove, NY (from Glen Cove, NY: bearing 87°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of North Hempstead. The bay itself, a broad inlet of the Long Island Sound, has long dictated the rhythm of life here, offering both sustenance and a pathway to wider waters. Historically, the area was home to the Matinecock people before European settlement, with its fertile soil and abundant shellfish attracting early colonists. Over time, Oyster Bay evolved from an agricultural community into a fashionable summer resort for New York City's elite, a transformation reflected in its grand estates and the lingering air of refined leisure that still graces its streets. The economy, once tied to farming and fishing, now draws strength from tourism, local businesses, and the daily commute of many residents to jobs elsewhere. The cultural character of Oyster Bay is a blend of its maritime heritage and its past as a gilded playground, a duality that lends it a unique charm. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. President, famously called Sagamore Hill, his sprawling estate overlooking the Sound, home, and the National Historic Site remains a prominent landmark. The town’s proximity to the water is palpable, with marinas and waterfront parks offering constant reminders of its connection to the sea, where the light often softens to a pearlescent glow at sunset. While no major universities call Oyster Bay home, the wider region offers access to higher education, and the town itself fosters a strong sense of local pride, evident in its community events and the quiet dignity of its historic architecture. The spirit of Oyster Bay is perhaps best captured by its enduring appeal as a place of both quiet contemplation and vibrant life.
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| Location | Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.865654°N, 73.532068°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 11771 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oyster Bay, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay includes coordinates 40.865654°N, 73.532068°W, situated in Nassau County. ZIP code 11771. 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.
