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Water Mill today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (EDT) Wed, Oct 28 · EDT C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Water Mill the sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph). Mainly clear, 52 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Water Mill today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 2:00–4:00 pm Also 5:10–6:20 pm
  • Major period 1:55–3:55 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:20 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.

Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, scup, summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and summer flounder. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Water Mill, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Water Mill

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Cloudy (81% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
  • Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
  • Water at 61 °F (cold)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft

    2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 61 °F

    Cold: ease in slowly.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30

    Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 8 mph

    Offshore breeze (8 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Water Mill, so it doesn't count in the rating.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

Beaches near Water Mill

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Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New York (New York State Department of Health).

Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Tides

Tides in Water Mill

Tides in Water Mill: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Water Mill, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Cobb · 1.4 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Water Mill

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 1.7 ft · 7.4 s from the east-southeast (123°)
Swell 1.7 ft · 6.1 s from the east-southeast
Current 0.3 mph toward the NE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.9 ft
  • Significant1.7 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 7 mph SSW · gusts 11

The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east-southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now60.4 °F
Today 60.4–60.8 °F air: 40 / 57 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 59.5 °F measured 1.4 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

Water about normal for late October.

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:55 pm (local time).

Nearest marine station

Montauk, NY Station MTKN6 · 22 mi ENE of here Measured at 9:54 pm, 1 h 1 min ago
Water 59.5 °F air 56 °F
Pressure 30.41 inHg

This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MTKN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).

Surf

Surf in Water Mill today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Fair
4
Fair · 4 out of 10 7:00–9:00 am 1.8–2.8 ft Also 10:00–11:00 am
  • 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.2 ft swell at 8 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
Surf at the shore 1.8–2.8 ft average – sets
Swell 2.2 ft 8 s · ESE · 49 kJ
Wind 6 mph NNE · offshore
Water and wetsuit 60.4 °F 4/3 fullsuit
  • Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:19 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 60.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
  • Energy: 49 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.

An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.

Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Water Mill today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  • 2.1 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (6 mph)
  • 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 2.1 ft 7 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 60.4 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.4 mph toward the ENE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.0 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:22 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Water Mill, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.

Weather

Weather in Water Mill

14-day weather

Now in Water Mill

Now 52 °F Mainly clear · feels like 47 °F · 40 / 57 °F
Low / high
40 / 57 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
31%
Humidity
71%
Dew pointDew point
43 °F
Visibility
14 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 37
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.17 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Mainly clearClearMainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastMainly clear
Temperature 43°41°40°48°56°57°55°52°
Wind (mph) 4 N5 N5 NNE7 NE5 E6 SE4 SE7 SSW
Gusts 469136788
Waves 2.4 ft2.2 ft2.2 ft2.3 ft2.2 ft2.0 ft1.9 ft1.8 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 53° 8 SSW 1.7 ft
  • 3:00 am 53° 8 SSW 1.7 ft
  • 6:00 am 52° 7 SW 1.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 57° 5 SW 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 pm 62° 10 SW 1.5 ft
  • 3:00 pm 62° 13 SW 1.5 ft
  • 6:00 pm 58° 8 SW 1.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 54° 6 SW 2.0 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Overcast 40 / 57 °F 8 mph E 2.4 ft
Thu 29 Mainly clear 52 / 62 °F 13 mph SW 2.2 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 46 / 67 °F 11 mph WNW 2.4 ft
Sat 31 Partly cloudy 42 / 56 °F 10 mph NNW 2.1 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 42 / 59 °F 6 mph WSW 1.4 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 48 / 63 °F 8 mph WSW 1.6 ft
Tue 3 Overcast 50 / 62 °F 9 mph ENE 1.7 ft
Wed 4 Mainly clear 49 / 62 °F 11 mph ESE 3.0 ft
Thu 5 Clear sky 51 / 63 °F 12 mph ESE 4.1 ft
Fri 6 Light rain 49 / 62 °F 13 mph E 4.1 ft
Sat 7 Rain 46 / 59 °F 11 mph NNW 3.1 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 43 / 57 °F 11 mph NNW 2.4 ft
Mon 9 Clear sky 44 / 53 °F 9 mph NNW 1.4 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 46 / 53 °F 10 mph ENE 1.2 ft
  • Thu 29 Mainly clear 52° / 62° 2.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 67° 2.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Partly cloudy 42° / 56° 2.1 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 59° 1.4 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 63° 1.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Overcast 50° / 62° 1.7 ft
  • Wed 4 Mainly clear 49° / 62° 3.0 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

  • The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Friday 30. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.6 °F; normal high: 60 °F). Climate by month →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:55 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Water Mill

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:15 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 5:50 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 6:15 am
  • Full dark 6:51 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:47 am
  • Civil dusk 6:19 pm
  • Solar noon 12:33 pm (36° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
  • Full dark 6:51 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:15–7:54 am
Evening golden hour5:12–5:50 pm
Water Mill

Today the sun is 92,354,952 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Water Mill

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am
Rises 7:22 pm in the NE (53°)NE
Sets 11:36 am tomorrow · in the NW (308°) · set at 10:26 am
Transit 2:24 am overhead
Visible 16 h 15 min from 7:22 pm to 11:36 am

Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 6:52–7:52 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days

Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.

Place

Where to fish in Water Mill

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.

From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Water Mill) out to sea, heading southeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.25 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.5 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.9 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 8.5 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.9 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.

Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.

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Water Mill at a glance

  • Town or city of about 1,559 people. Coordinates: 40.920° N, 72.343° W.
  • It is 88 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in New York.
  • Its coast faces southeast.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Watermill Beach (2.3 mi), Peconic Marina (3.6 mi), North Sea Bathing Beach (4.6 mi).

Questions about Water MillQuestions

What time is sunset today in Water Mill?

At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Water Mill?

At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:16 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 6:52–7:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Water Mill?

Overcast, from 40 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Water Mill?

Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Water Mill?

The best time to visit Water Mill is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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