67°
Sunny
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 67°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
63 /100
good
52 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
67°F
Sunny
Wind
8 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
60°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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 Low
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Low
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Low
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Low
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 12:11 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 6:02 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
66°
Sunny
1%
67
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
71°
Mostly Sunny
2%
67
67°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
17
62°
Chance Rain Showers
31%
40
63°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
55
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 60°F
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