77°
Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 7 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:49 PM
2.5 ft · in 4.1h
Water Quality
Clean
60 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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 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
5:19 AM
Sunset
8:25 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
74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
38
73°
Rain Showers Likely
66%
59
79°
Mostly Sunny
9%
85
81°
Mostly Sunny
1%
84
82°
Mostly Sunny
11%
84
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Major
7:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Major
8:20 AM - 10:20 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 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
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.
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