75°
Patchy Smoke
92%
30
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.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
92% rain · 75°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind 14 to 17 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 71, with temperatures rising to around 73 overnight. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- 92% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
31 /100
skip
40 Swim
12 Sunbathe
24 Walk
64 Fish
57 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Light Rain
Wind
14 to 17 mph
S
Rain
92%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Water Quality
Clean
60 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 11mo 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 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
5:33 AM
Sunset
8:18 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
80°
Sunny
8%
78
77°
Sunny
0%
84
78°
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
57%
23
76°
Showers And Thunderstorms
93%
1
74°
Chance Rain Showers
32%
65
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
78
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 to 17 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 92% chance of rain
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
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Major
3:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Minor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Major
3:40 PM - 5:40 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Ponquogue Beach today?
Ponquogue 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 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.
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