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Gin Beach (E Lake Dr)
4.6★ · 57 Google ratings · Montauk, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
350 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Mixed · 25% of 4 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 11am
Map of Gin Beach (E Lake Dr)
Guide
Good to know
Expect fewer crowds on weekdays
Reviewers note the beach has a local vibe and is less crowded than other Montauk beaches, though parking.
Visit for sunset views and calm waters
The protected waters on Block Island Sound offer gentle waves and striking sunset scenery popular with families.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2019–2026
Get an East Hampton parking permit first
Multiple visitors received $150 tickets for parking without a resident permit or day pass.
Wear water shoes for rocky bottom
The shoreline is rocky with stones rather than sand, making footwear useful for wading.
Check if bathroom facilities are open
One visitor arrived to find the restrooms closed, so confirm availability before your trip.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · mostly clear
Water
72°F
Waves
2.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:45 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 12:58 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Gin Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gin Beach?
120 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Gin 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 Gin Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 11am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
