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Gin Beach (S Main St)
4.7★ · 60 Google ratings · Southampton, New York
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
10 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 6pm
Map of Gin Beach (S Main St)
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Guide
Good to know
Perfect for long walks and sunsets
The soft sand and ocean views make this beach excellent for extended walks, particularly at sunset.
Visit in May or Sunday evenings
The beach is notably quieter during these times, making it ideal for peaceful walks and relaxation.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrange parking before arriving
Permits are required for parking, though walking, bicycles, or a free local shuttle are available alternatives.
Watch for glass in the sand
One reviewer reported finding glass, which can be a hazard, especially for those going barefoot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · rain
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:54 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 S Main St, Southampton, NY 11968, United States
🅿 Parking 10 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Gin Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 10 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gin Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. 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 Thu 6pm and the busiest at Thu 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
