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South Edison Beach
4.6★ · 22 Google ratings · Montauk, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · free
Walk
270 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
72°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 6pm
Map of South Edison Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for short beach visits
The beach sits within a five-minute walk of parking, restaurants, and shops, making it convenient for a quick.
Visit in shoulder seasons for solitude
An April visit during spring break offered no crowds and easy beach access, making it ideal for a quiet experience.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive before 10am in summer
One visitor reported the parking lot and beach are peaceful with their dog before mid-morning, while late afternoon.
Expect stronger waves
Multiple visitors noted the waves are noticeably strong, though suitable for sun exposure and soaking rather than calm swimming.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · overcast
Water
72°F
Waves
2.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:42 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 130 S Emerson Ave, Montauk, NY 11954
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 270 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Edison Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Edison Beach?
270 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Edison Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is South Edison Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 6pm and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
