76°
Sunny
1%
84
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Kirk Park Beach
S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954
Montauk's de facto downtown beach, a short walk from the hamlet center, restaurants, and the IGA. Wide Atlantic sand with a lifeguarded swim area and a playground — the most convenient beach in Montauk if you don't want to chase a permit.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
85 /100
ideal
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Sunny
Wind
2 to 8 mph
SW
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
73°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
Elevated
75 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
8:24 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
73°
Chance Rain Showers
36%
72
76°
Rain Showers Likely
57%
59
79°
Mostly Sunny
10%
85
79°
Sunny
1%
85
80°
Mostly Sunny
13%
84
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
72
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid daily parking open to all at $35/session (8 hours) via QR, text-to-pay, or phone — 7 days a week — or free with a Town of East Hampton resident beach permit. One of the few East Hampton Town beaches with straightforward non-resident daily access.
Dogs
No dogs on Town ocean beaches 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed and under control; dogs allowed beyond 500 ft of a paved road even during restricted hours.
Entry Fee
$35 daily parking; otherwise free walk-in.
Address
S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Kirk Park Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Kirk Park Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Kirk Park Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on Town ocean beaches 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 15 – Sept 15. Outside those hours, leashed and under control; dogs allowed beyond 500 ft of a paved road even during restricted hours.
Is there an entry fee at Kirk Park Beach?
$35 daily parking; otherwise free walk-in.
Are there lifeguards at Kirk Park Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Kirk Park Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Kirk Park Beach?
Amenities at Kirk Park Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground.
When is the water warmest at Kirk Park 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 Kirk Park Beach located?
Kirk Park Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at S Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS