74°
Patchy Smoke
90%
32
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Main Beach
104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937
East Hampton Village's flagship Atlantic beach — wide, manicured sand with a classic shingled 1902 pavilion, routinely ranked among the top beaches in America by Dr. Beach. The dress-code reputation is real, but the sand and surf are the draw.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
90% 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 70 in the afternoon. South wind around 16 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 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- 90% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued july 18 at 2:52am edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws upton ny
18 /100
skip
12 Swim
15 Sunbathe
26 Walk
58 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.
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
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
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
16 mph
S
Rain
90%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
75°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
5:31 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
75°
Sunny
10%
79
74°
Sunny
0%
83
75°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
23
77°
Showers And Thunderstorms
94%
3
74°
Chance Rain Showers
36%
63
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
20%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 90% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Permit required May 15 – Sept 15. Resident stickers dominate; non-resident daily passes available via ParkMobile for $50/day in Main Beach Lot 2, Monday – Thursday only (Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays at Beach Manager's discretion). Non-resident season permit $750.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 15, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours during the season, dogs must be leashed and stay within 300 ft of a road end on the ocean beach. Off-season: leashed, unrestricted.
Entry Fee
No walk-in fee; access gated by parking permit in season.
Address
104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Main Beach today?
Main 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 Main Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach May 15 – Sept 15, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside those hours during the season, dogs must be leashed and stay within 300 ft of a road end on the ocean beach. Off-season: leashed, unrestricted.
Is there an entry fee at Main Beach?
No walk-in fee; access gated by parking permit in season.
Are there lifeguards at Main Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Main Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Main Beach?
Amenities at Main Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, pavilion.
When is the water warmest at Main 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 Main Beach located?
Main Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS