Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Ditch Plains Beach

Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954

The East Coast's most storied surf break — a long, consistent right point that made Montauk a surf town and still draws a dawn lineup from April through November. Lifeguarded swim area to one side, surfers to the other, food truck in the lot, and a cliffside trail into Rheinstein Park.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

64°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Weather

64°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.3ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

61 /100

good

41 Swim

57 Sunbathe

73 Walk

64 Fish

73 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 1.0 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.

NOAA station 8510560 · Observed 1.21 ft · Predicted 0.26 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

64°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

39 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Long Island Region

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

60°F

Cold

Next High Tide

7:24 PM

1.9 ft · in 51m

Wave Height

4.3 ft

7s · SSE swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

4:37 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:09 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:02 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:01 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:24 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:50 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:43 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:43 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:06 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:24 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:22 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:49 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:07 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:06 AM	High	2.7 ft
4:00 PM	Low	0.1 ft
9:32 PM	High	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:43 AM	Low	0.5 ft
9:50 AM	High	2.5 ft
4:40 PM	Low	0.2 ft
10:18 PM	High	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:21 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:37 AM	High	2.4 ft
5:24 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:07 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:06 AM	Low	0.7 ft
11:27 AM	High	2.2 ft
6:14 PM	Low	0.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8510560, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

64°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

11%

Mon Nov 9

58°

Slight Chance Light Rain

23%

Tue Nov 10

60°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

59°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

56°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

26%

Fri Nov 13

53°

Chance Light Rain

48%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 60°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

8:50 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor

4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Major

9:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Minor

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Permit-only year-round. Town of East Hampton resident permits sold at the Montauk Playhouse annex; non-resident season $600. Non-resident monthly: May 15 – Jun 30 $250, July $300, Aug – Sept 15 $300. No drop-in daily parking — plan ahead or walk/bike in.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed. Dogs permitted 500+ ft from a paved road even during restricted hours.

Entry Fee

Access gated by parking permit in season; free on foot.

Address

Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsconcessions

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Ditch Plains Beach today?

Ditch Plains 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 Ditch Plains Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed. Dogs permitted 500+ ft from a paved road even during restricted hours.

Is there an entry fee at Ditch Plains Beach?

Access gated by parking permit in season; free on foot.

Are there lifeguards at Ditch Plains Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ditch Plains Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ditch Plains Beach?

Amenities at Ditch Plains Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, concessions.

When is the water warmest at Ditch Plains 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 Ditch Plains Beach located?

Ditch Plains Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954.