74°
Sunny
0%
83
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Main Beach
104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937
East Hampton Village's flagship Atlantic beach — wide, manicured sand with a classic shingled 1902 pavilion, routinely ranked among the top beaches in America by Dr. Beach. The dress-code reputation is real, but the sand and surf are the draw.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
81 /100
great
77 Swim
83 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
6 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
74°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
5:27 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
74°
Sunny
0%
80
78°
Sunny
0%
76
80°
Sunny
1%
80
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
80
79°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
78°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
78
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
Permit required May 15 – Sept 15. Resident stickers dominate; non-resident daily passes available via ParkMobile for $50/day in Main Beach Lot 2, Monday – Thursday only (Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays at Beach Manager's discretion). Non-resident season permit $750.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 15, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours during the season, dogs must be leashed and stay within 300 ft of a road end on the ocean beach. Off-season: leashed, unrestricted.
Entry Fee
No walk-in fee; access gated by parking permit in season.
Address
104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Main Beach today?
Main 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 Main Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 15, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours during the season, dogs must be leashed and stay within 300 ft of a road end on the ocean beach. Off-season: leashed, unrestricted.
Is there an entry fee at Main Beach?
No walk-in fee; access gated by parking permit in season.
Are there lifeguards at Main Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Main Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Main Beach?
Amenities at Main Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, pavilion.
When is the water warmest at Main 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 Main Beach located?
Main Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS