73°
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Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Ditch Plains Beach
Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954
The East Coast's most storied surf break — a long, consistent right point that made Montauk a surf town and still draws a dawn lineup from April through November. Lifeguarded swim area to one side, surfers to the other, food truck in the lot, and a cliffside trail into Rheinstein Park.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
76 /100
great
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
64 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Sunny
Wind
3 to 8 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:49 PM
2.5 ft · in 4.1h
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ081 · Issued Jun 25, 2:17 PM
Water Quality
Clean
4 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
8:23 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 Rain Showers
36%
72
71°
Rain Showers Likely
58%
50
76°
Mostly Sunny
10%
85
75°
Sunny
1%
85
76°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
22%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
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
7:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Major
8:20 AM - 10:20 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Permit-only year-round. Town of East Hampton resident permits sold at the Montauk Playhouse annex; non-resident season $600. Non-resident monthly: May 15 – Jun 30 $250, July $300, Aug – Sept 15 $300. No drop-in daily parking — plan ahead or walk/bike in.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed. Dogs permitted 500+ ft from a paved road even during restricted hours.
Entry Fee
Access gated by parking permit in season; free on foot.
Address
Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ditch Plains Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Ditch Plains Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Ditch Plains Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed. Dogs permitted 500+ ft from a paved road even during restricted hours.
Is there an entry fee at Ditch Plains Beach?
Access gated by parking permit in season; free on foot.
Are there lifeguards at Ditch Plains Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ditch Plains Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ditch Plains Beach?
Amenities at Ditch Plains Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, concessions.
When is the water warmest at Ditch Plains 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 Ditch Plains Beach located?
Ditch Plains Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at Ditch Plains Road, Montauk, NY 11954.
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