Marine forecast
Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20, NY
- current wind
- 14 kt S
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Seas
- 2.3 ft
- Period
- 8 sec
- Air
- 65°F
Observed Tue 3:10 PM | ANZ385
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Seas now
- 2.3 ft · 8 sec
- Air
- 65°F
- Water
- 65°F
- 72-hr peak
- 21 kt
In brief
At 3:10 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 44065 (New York Harbor Entrance - 15 NM SE of Breezy Point , NY, 25 miles away) measured wind from the S at 14 kt, gusting to 16 kt; buoy 44025 measured seas of 2.3 ft. The NWS forecast for Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20, NY issued at 2:27 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for tonight: “SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service New York NY forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 21 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW winds around 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. |
| Thu | NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and S 3 ft at 6 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. |
| Fri | S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft, building to 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. Showers likely in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. |
| Fri Night | W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW 30 to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft after midnight. Showers, mainly in the evening. |
| Sat | NW winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. |
| Sun | W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. |
| Sun Night | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:27 PM by New York NY (product CWFOKX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:10 PM | 14 kt S | 16 kt | — | 65°F |
| Tue 2:50 PM | 12 kt S | 14 kt | 2.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 1:50 PM | 10 kt SSE | 12 kt | 2.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 12 kt SSE | 14 kt | 2.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 14 kt | 2.0 ft | 65°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 6 kt ESE | 6 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 4 kt E | 6 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 2 kt WSW | 2 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 2 kt WNW | 4 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 4 kt WNW | 4 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 6 kt W | 8 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 4 kt W | 4 kt | 2.3 ft | 64°F |
Observed Tue 3:10 PM at NDBC buoy 44065 (New York Harbor Entrance - 15 NM SE of Breezy Point , NY), 24.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 44025 (LONG ISLAND - 30 NM South of Islip, NY), 10.6 miles away, at Tue 2:40 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20 today?
Tonight: SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ385 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20 right now?
Seas are running 2.3 ft at a 8-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 44065 Tue 3:10 PM, 24.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 5.0 ft Fri 12 PM.
What is the water temperature at Sandy Hook–Fire I. Inlet out 20?
The nearest buoy read 65°F (18°C) at Tue 3:10 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone ANZ385, issued by New York NY, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFOKX, issued Tue 2:27 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 44065, read Tue 3:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.