The 2024 Summer Season begins in ….
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2024 Partial (89%) Solar Eclipse
Image from NASA On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada, creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun while it passes between the Sun and Earth. The sky will darken as if it were […]
Read More 2024 Partial (89%) Solar EclipseM 4.8 – 2024 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Earthquake
The April 5, 2024, M 4.8 earthquake near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, occurred as a result of oblique reverse and strike-slip faulting at shallow depths in the crust. Although this event did not occur near a plate boundary, such “intraplate” earthquakes can and do occur. While this earthquake is relatively small globally, earthquakes of this […]
Read More M 4.8 – 2024 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey EarthquakeHappy International Women’s Day
Today we honor the strength, resilience, hard work, commitment and brilliance of women all over the world. On this day of March 8th, the International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions to our women lifeguards. They continue to motivate, empower and impress generations of our past, current and future Smith Point lifeguards!
Read More Happy International Women’s DayStudent Opportunity for Summer- Become a Lifeguard!
Tomorrow night is our LAST informational session for the 2024 season to learn about an exciting opportunity to become a Lifeguard! The session will take place on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:00pm at the Center Moriches Public Library. The Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking Youth interested in summer employment at local pools and beaches. You must […]
Read More Student Opportunity for Summer- Become a Lifeguard!Smith Point Lifeguards, Ocean and Still water informational sessions announced
Kyle Messina, Newsday All-Long Island football first team 2023
ALL – Kyle Messina, Sayville, 6-0, 185, Jr. Messina was one of the top two-way players on Long Island. He rushed for 1,527 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also had 68 tackles, 39 solos, six interceptions, five tackles for a loss, and a sack. Congratulations Kyle Source: www.newsday.com
Read More Kyle Messina, Newsday All-Long Island football first team 2023Corey Birsner 2023
Congratulations Corey on an incredible 11 years of dedicated service as a Smith Point Lifeguard! Your journey is nothing short of inspiring. Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the safety of beachgoers have made you an invaluable asset to the Smith Point community. Corey’s recent certification as a National EMT is a testament to […]
Read More Corey Birsner 20232023 Summer Season is over
And we are off… and just like that the 2023 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with […]
Read More 2023 Summer Season is overHurricane Lee
Lee remains a large and powerful Hurricane… Hazardous surf and rip current conditions expected at beaches across the Western Atlantic all week, including Smith Point. Update: As of September 15, 2023, Hurricane Lee is a notable weather event in the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is currently a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds reaching up to […]
Read More Hurricane LeeWhat is a ‘rip current’?
A rip current is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea. (wiki) When you get […]
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