• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Weather

Climate

Fire Island has a temperate climate. The park's air temperature may be slightly cooler in summer or warmer in winter than on the mainland of Long Island. Layered clothing is always recommended.

Check the predicted weather conditions before coming to Fire Island. Ferry schedules may change and some programs may be canceled or postponed in poor weather conditions.


Today's Weather

Patchogue, New York 11772

Ocean Beach on Fire Island, NY 11770

Mastic Beach, New York 11951

New York State Air Quality Hotline: 800-535-1345
The ozone forecast season runs from May through September. Forecasts of fine particles are made year round.

Surf Forecast, Long Island beaches

Marine Forecast, Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet

Tides (2013 - Moriches Inlet)

(Fire Island National Seashore's annual Tide Table booklet may also be downloaded. See latest park brochures.)



Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30

National Hurricane Preparedness Week - May 26 - June 1, 2013

Tropical Storm Prediction Center (May through November)

NOAA: Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

Plan a Visit Throughout the Year
♥ Spring ♥ Fall
♥ Summer ♥ Winter


Fire Island Weather & Climate Change

Did You Know?

Close-up view of roots and sand grains beneath golden stems.

Tiny rootlets of the American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) and mycorrhyzal fungi hold together the grains of sand that make up sand dunes on Fire Island. You can help protect the dunes by not walking or driving over the beach grass. More...