74°
Sunny
0%
83
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Coopers Beach
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Southampton Village's showpiece — a half-mile of wide white sand backed by grass-topped dunes and estate hedgerows, named Dr. Beach's #1 beach in America in 2010 and a fixture of the top-ten list since. Critically, it's one of the only Hamptons ocean beaches that sells unrestricted non-resident daily parking, which is why everyone ends up here.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
77 Swim
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:01 PM
3.2 ft · in 4.8h
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 11mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ350)
The OKX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NYZ075 Kings (Brooklyn) — Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach Moderate
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Moderate
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Moderate
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Moderate
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:28 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:04 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 7:24 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 1:48 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:01 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:59 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:19 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 2:48 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:54 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:14 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 3:45 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:46 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:39 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:09 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 4:40 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:38 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 11:04 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 5:35 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 11:28 PM | High | 2.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:59 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 6:34 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:06 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 12:55 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:36 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8510560, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Sunny
0%
80
78°
Sunny
0%
74
81°
Sunny
2%
76
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
79
76°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
75°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Village-run paid lot open to all. Non-resident daily fee $50 (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; free before/after). Non-resident season permit ~$450. Village residents free with sticker. Lot fills early on summer weekends.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 30, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours, leashed only.
Entry Fee
$50 non-resident daily parking; no separate walk-in fee.
Address
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Coopers Beach today?
Coopers Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Coopers Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 30, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours, leashed only.
Is there an entry fee at Coopers Beach?
$50 non-resident daily parking; no separate walk-in fee.
Are there lifeguards at Coopers Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coopers Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Coopers Beach?
Amenities at Coopers Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, concessions.
When is the water warmest at Coopers Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Coopers Beach located?
Coopers Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS