74°
Patchy Smoke
91%
30
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
Skip the beach today.
91% rain · NWS alert active · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- 91% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 3:52pm edt until july 19 at 12:00pm edt by nws upton ny
15 /100
skip
10 Swim
12 Sunbathe
24 Walk
57 Photo
Best for photography 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:52PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming west late. Seas 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
17 mph
S
Rain
91%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
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 High
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach High
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, High
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park High
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
8:18 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 7:57 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 1:49 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 8:39 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:46 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:42 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:40 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:57 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 9:35 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:35 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 10:42 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:25 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 4:32 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 11:40 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 11:16 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 5:31 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:34 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 5:54 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:08 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 6:25 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8510560, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Sunny
9%
77
74°
Sunny
0%
83
76°
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57%
21
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms
94%
1
73°
Chance Rain Showers
34%
62
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 91% chance of rain
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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Coopers Beach today?
Coopers 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 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