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.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

90% rain · High rip current risk · NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth 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 70, with temperatures rising to around 72 overnight. Southwest wind 12 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
90% rain — wet day — beach day is off

Water

71°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

High rip current risk — nws: life-threatening rip currents likely
NWS alert active — rip current statement issued july 18 at 2:52am edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws upton ny

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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.

NOAA station 8510560 · Observed 1.79 ft · Predicted 1.24 ft

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 2:52AM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

NWS · In effect through Jul 19, 1:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk is expected to continue for Suffolk county on Sunday.

Weather alert in effect

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:28PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Patchy Smoke

Wind

15 mph

Rain

90%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

4 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

81°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

71°F

Refreshing

Rip Current Risk

High

NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ081 · Issued Jul 18, 6:50 AM

Water Quality

Elevated

75 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 10mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:30 AM

Sunset

8:17 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

Today Jul 18

75°

Patchy Smoke

90%

Sun Jul 19

81°

Sunny

11%

Mon Jul 20

78°

Sunny

Tue Jul 21

80°

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Wed Jul 22

78°

Showers And Thunderstorms

94%

Thu Jul 23

75°

Chance Rain Showers

40%

Fri Jul 24

75°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

21%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
recommended Rain cover + dry bag 90% chance of rain

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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barplayground

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Kirk Park Beach today?

Kirk Park 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 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.