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Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Coopers Beach
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Southampton Village's showpiece — a half-mile of wide white sand backed by grass-topped dunes and estate hedgerows, named Dr. Beach's #1 beach in America in 2010 and a fixture of the top-ten list since. Critically, it's one of the only Hamptons ocean beaches that sells unrestricted non-resident daily parking, which is why everyone ends up here.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 8 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:49 PM
2.5 ft · in 4.1h
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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
5:19 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:07 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:38 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:49 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
38
72°
Rain Showers Likely
66%
59
73°
Mostly Sunny
10%
85
74°
Mostly Sunny
1%
84
76°
Mostly Sunny
11%
84
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
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
Village-run paid lot open to all. Non-resident daily fee $50 (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; free before/after). Non-resident season permit ~$450. Village residents free with sticker. Lot fills early on summer weekends.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 30, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours, leashed only.
Entry Fee
$50 non-resident daily parking; no separate walk-in fee.
Address
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Coopers Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Coopers Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Coopers Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 30, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours, leashed only.
Is there an entry fee at Coopers Beach?
$50 non-resident daily parking; no separate walk-in fee.
Are there lifeguards at Coopers Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coopers Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Coopers Beach?
Amenities at Coopers Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, concessions.
When is the water warmest at Coopers 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 Coopers Beach located?
Coopers Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 268 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS