74°
Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 8 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–03 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
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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 Moderate
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Moderate
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Moderate
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Moderate
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:17 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
72°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
72
73°
Rain Showers Likely
61%
59
72°
Mostly Sunny
10%
85
73°
Sunny
1%
85
75°
Mostly Sunny
12%
84
77°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
72
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Main Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Main Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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