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.

High rip current risk · NWS alert active · 77°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind around 14 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph.

Weather

77°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

73°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

High rip current risk — nws: life-threatening rip currents likely
NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 3:06am edt until september 10 at 8:00pm edt by nws upton ny

50 /100

21 Swim

77 Sunbathe

84 Walk

80 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.

NOAA station 8510560 · Observed 0.80 ft · Predicted 0.23 ft

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 3:06AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 8:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and 4 to 7 ft surf. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * RIP CURRENT DETAILS...The rip current risk will be low this morning at the ocean beaches, but increasing to moderate through the afternoon and then high by late in the day as southerly winds and surf increase. * BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the times of high tide this evening through Thursday.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

14 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

79°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

73°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:22 PM

2.8 ft · in 1.1h

Wave Height

2.3 ft

3s · SSW swell

Rip Current Risk

Low in the AM, becoming high late

NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ081 · Issued Sep 9, 3:01 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

7:08 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:19 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:53 AM	High	2.5 ft
2:32 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:22 PM	High	2.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:06 AM	Low	0.0 ft
8:43 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:25 PM	Low	0.1 ft
9:08 PM	High	2.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:49 AM	Low	0.0 ft
9:30 AM	High	2.8 ft
4:14 PM	Low	0.1 ft
9:53 PM	High	2.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:29 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:15 AM	High	2.9 ft
5:01 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:37 PM	High	2.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:08 AM	Low	0.2 ft
11:01 AM	High	2.9 ft
5:48 PM	Low	0.2 ft
11:23 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:48 AM	Low	0.4 ft
11:47 AM	High	2.8 ft
6:38 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:12 AM	High	2.1 ft
6:31 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:37 PM	High	2.6 ft
7:32 PM	Low	0.5 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

77°

Partly Sunny

Thu Sep 10

79°

Mostly Sunny

13%

Fri Sep 11

72°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Sep 12

71°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

74°

Chance Rain Showers

54%

Mon Sep 14

75°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

73°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°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.