78°
Sunny
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Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Ponquogue Beach
280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
A wide Atlantic ocean beach at the foot of the Ponquogue Bridge, anchored by a large pavilion with restrooms, showers, changing rooms, and a concession. Unlike most Town of Southampton ocean beaches, Ponquogue sells non-resident daily parking, making it one of the more accessible Hamptons beaches for visitors.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
78 Swim
84 Sunbathe
88 Walk
86 Fish
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
78°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
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:01 PM
3.2 ft · in 4.8h
Water Quality
Clean
60 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 11mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ345)
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
8:22 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
79°
Sunny
0%
83
82°
Sunny
0%
79
85°
Sunny
3%
79
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
79
77°
Mostly Sunny
5%
82
77°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
9:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
10:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Large paid lot. Town of Southampton resident permit ($50/season) or non-resident daily pass ($40/day weekdays, typically unavailable peak weekends); non-resident season permit ~$400.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach. On Town ocean-access roads, dogs allowed only 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. July 1 through Labor Day; leashed at all times.
Entry Fee
Included with parking permit; no walk-in fee.
Address
280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Ponquogue Beach today?
Ponquogue 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 Ponquogue Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach. On Town ocean-access roads, dogs allowed only 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. July 1 through Labor Day; leashed at all times.
Is there an entry fee at Ponquogue Beach?
Included with parking permit; no walk-in fee.
Are there lifeguards at Ponquogue Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ponquogue Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ponquogue Beach?
Amenities at Ponquogue Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, pavilion.
When is the water warmest at Ponquogue 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 Ponquogue Beach located?
Ponquogue Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS