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Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

NYZ019-172100-
Chautauqua-
Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek,
and Hanover
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late this
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................7:26 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Partly to mostly cloudy.
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 lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy,
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing
to 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 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

$$

NYZ085-172100-
Southern Erie-
Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach,
and Wendt Beach County Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................7:25 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            becoming partly cloudy. A chance of
                            showers.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................7:23 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Cloudy,
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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

$$

NYZ010-172100-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less, becoming
                            northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            becoming partly cloudy. A chance of
                            showers.
Low Temperature.............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 mph or less.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming
east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Cloudy,
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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

$$

NYZ001-172100-
Niagara-
Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park,
Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
                            north.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 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

$$

NYZ002-172100-
Orleans-
Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................7:20 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 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

$$

NYZ003-172100-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay,
and Ontario Beach Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 mph or less,
                            becoming north.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................7:20 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................7:18 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Cloudy,
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southeast.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 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

$$

NYZ004-172100-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs
State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late this
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................7:17 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................7:15 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming southeast.
.SUNDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 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

$$

NYZ005-172100-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late this
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................7:16 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................7:14 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming southeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 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

$$

NYZ006-172100-
Oswego-
Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park,
and Sandy Island Beach State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers late this
                            morning.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north 5 to 10 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................7:14 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
                            north.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................2 feet or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................7:13 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Cooler. Lows around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph,
becoming southeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 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

$$

NYZ007-172100-
Jefferson-
Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott
Beach State Park
1003 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 mph or less,
                            becoming northwest.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................7:14 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the evening, then
                            clearing.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................7:12 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to
15 mph, becoming southeast.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
northeast.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 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


$$