Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Kirk Park Beach

S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954

Montauk's de facto downtown beach, a short walk from the hamlet center, restaurants, and the IGA. Wide Atlantic sand with a lifeguarded swim area and a playground — the most convenient beach in Montauk if you don't want to chase a permit.

Stay 55 Eats & Drinks 16 Shops 2

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Weather

67°F air — cool but workable
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

60 /100

good

48 Swim

68 Sunbathe

78 Walk

77 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

67°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind

10 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

67°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

58°

Slight Chance Light Rain

22%

Tue Nov 10

60°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

59°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

56°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

26%

Fri Nov 13

53°

Chance Light Rain

47%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 60°F

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

Beach Info

Parking

Paid daily parking open to all at $35/session (8 hours) via QR, text-to-pay, or phone — 7 days a week — or free with a Town of East Hampton resident beach permit. One of the few East Hampton Town beaches with straightforward non-resident daily access.

Dogs

No dogs on Town ocean beaches 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed and under control; dogs allowed beyond 500 ft of a paved road even during restricted hours.

Entry Fee

$35 daily parking; otherwise free walk-in.

Address

S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barplayground

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Kirk Park Beach today?

Kirk Park 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 Kirk Park Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on Town ocean beaches 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed and under control; dogs allowed beyond 500 ft of a paved road even during restricted hours.

Is there an entry fee at Kirk Park Beach?

$35 daily parking; otherwise free walk-in.

Are there lifeguards at Kirk Park Beach?

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

What amenities are at Kirk Park Beach?

Amenities at Kirk Park Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground.

When is the water warmest at Kirk Park 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 Kirk Park Beach located?

Kirk Park Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954.