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Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

NYZ019-212100-
Chautauqua-
Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek,
and Hanover
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning, then becoming
                            partly sunny. Areas of drizzle early.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:31 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Becoming mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds under 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................6:32 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ085-212100-
Southern Erie-
Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach,
and Wendt Beach County Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            becoming partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:29 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Becoming mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            east under 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:30 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming south
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ010-212100-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            becoming partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            light and variable.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:29 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ001-212100-
Niagara-
Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park,
Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:27 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest under 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds under 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................6:28 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ002-212100-
Orleans-
Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High.
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
                            10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:24 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            west.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds under 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:26 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ003-212100-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay,
and Ontario Beach Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate.
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy this morning, then becoming
                            mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:22 AM.
Sunset......................8:05 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            northwest.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds under 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:23 AM.
Sunset......................8:04 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ004-212100-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs
State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            clearing.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:20 AM.
Sunset......................8:03 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds under 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:01 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ005-212100-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy this morning, then
                            clearing.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            northeast.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:02 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            east.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:00 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ006-212100-
Oswego-
Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park,
and Sandy Island Beach State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Becoming mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north.
Sunrise.....................6:17 AM.
Sunset......................8:01 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            east.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds.
Sunrise.....................6:18 AM.
Sunset......................7:59 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ007-212100-
Jefferson-
Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott
Beach State Park
403 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................6:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:01 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mainly clear.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 mph or less,
                            becoming northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:16 AM.
Sunset......................7:59 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
15 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf


$$