Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Ponquogue Beach

280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

A wide Atlantic ocean beach at the foot of the Ponquogue Bridge, anchored by a large pavilion with restrooms, showers, changing rooms, and a concession. Unlike most Town of Southampton ocean beaches, Ponquogue sells non-resident daily parking, making it one of the more accessible Hamptons beaches for visitors.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

72°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.

Weather

72°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

72 /100

great

60 Swim

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

72°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

72°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

60°F

Cold

Water Quality

Clean

60 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ345)

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 Low
NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Low
NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Low
NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Low
NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Low

NWS SRF · OKX · Issued Jun 3, 7:46 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:20 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
6:15 AM	Low	0.2 ft
12:11 PM	High	1.8 ft
6:02 PM	Low	0.7 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

72°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

72°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

77°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 6

78°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

72°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

66%

Mon Jun 8

66°

Chance Rain Showers

31%

Tue Jun 9

68°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 60°F

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.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:10 AM - 4:10 AM

Minor

7:10 AM - 8:10 AM

Major

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Large paid lot. Town of Southampton resident permit ($50/season) or non-resident daily pass ($40/day weekdays, typically unavailable peak weekends); non-resident season permit ~$400.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach. On Town ocean-access roads, dogs allowed only 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. July 1 through Labor Day; leashed at all times.

Entry Fee

Included with parking permit; no walk-in fee.

Address

280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsbathhouseshowerssnack barpavilion

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ponquogue Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Ponquogue Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Ponquogue Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach. On Town ocean-access roads, dogs allowed only 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. July 1 through Labor Day; leashed at all times.

Is there an entry fee at Ponquogue Beach?

Included with parking permit; no walk-in fee.

Are there lifeguards at Ponquogue Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ponquogue Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ponquogue Beach?

Amenities at Ponquogue Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, pavilion.

When is the water warmest at Ponquogue 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 Ponquogue Beach located?

Ponquogue Beach is in Suffolk County, NY, at 280 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946.