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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
280 FZUS51 KBUF 192028 SRFBUF Surf Zone and Beach Forecast National Weather Service Buffalo NY 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 NYZ019-192145- Chautauqua- Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek, and Hanover 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds under 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:58 AM. Sunset......................8:50 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............Around 60. Winds.......................Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:59 AM. Sunset......................8:50 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds under 10 mph, becoming north. && 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 $$ NYZ085-192145- Southern Erie- Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach, and Wendt Beach County Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:55 AM. Sunset......................8:49 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............Around 60. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:56 AM. Sunset......................8:49 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds under 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds. && 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 $$ NYZ010-192145- Northern Erie- Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:54 AM. Sunset......................8:49 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Sunrise.....................5:55 AM. Sunset......................8:49 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds under 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. && 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 $$ NYZ001-192145- Niagara- Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park, Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:52 AM. Sunset......................8:50 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:53 AM. Sunset......................8:50 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds under 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds under 10 mph. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds under 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && 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 $$ NYZ002-192145- Orleans- Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:50 AM. Sunset......................8:48 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:51 AM. Sunset......................8:48 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds under 10 mph, becoming northeast. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds under 10 mph. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 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 $$ NYZ003-192145- Monroe- Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay, and Ontario Beach Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:48 AM. Sunset......................8:46 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................5:49 AM. Sunset......................8:45 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && 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 $$ NYZ004-192145- Wayne- Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds under 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:46 AM. Sunset......................8:43 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................5:47 AM. Sunset......................8:43 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && 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 $$ NYZ005-192145- Northern Cayuga- Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds under 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:44 AM. Sunset......................8:42 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:45 AM. Sunset......................8:41 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && 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 $$ NYZ006-192145- Oswego- Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park, and Sandy Island Beach State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise.....................5:42 AM. Sunset......................8:42 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................5:43 AM. Sunset......................8:41 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds under 10 mph. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds under 10 mph, becoming northwest. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && 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 $$ NYZ007-192145- Jefferson- Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott Beach State Park 428 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise.....................5:40 AM. Sunset......................8:42 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Clear. Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise.....................5:41 AM. Sunset......................8:41 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northwest. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds under 10 mph, becoming southwest. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 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 $$