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East Hampton Main Beach
4.6★ · 896 Google ratings · East Hampton, New York
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At a glance
Parking
50 ft away · paid
Access
Open around the clock
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F
Length
4.3 miles of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 7pm
Map of East Hampton Main Beach
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1Parking110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect excellent beach maintenance
The sand is consistently described as soft and clean, with well-maintained facilities, bathrooms and lifeguards.
Visit in off-season for space
Fall and winter offer a peaceful, uncrowded beach experience compared to summer weekends and holidays.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2015–2026
Plan parking carefully in summer
May 15 through September 15 requires a resident permit or costs $50 for non-residents, with tickets.
Arrive early or after 5pm
The lot fills quickly on nice days and parking restrictions lift after 5pm, making late afternoon visits more affordable.
Bring cash for food
The beach cafe accepts cash only, so card-carrying visitors may need an ATM or alternative payment method.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · light rain
Water
72°F
Waves
2.5 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:27 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 101 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937, United States
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at East Hampton Main Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at East Hampton Main Beach?
525 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does East Hampton Main Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is East Hampton Main Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 7pm and the busiest at Tue 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
