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Main Beach East Hampton

Junky

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~4s

ESE

Wind

8mph

Offshore (NNE)

Water

59°

4/3mm

Falling• Low in 6h 12m

Updated: 6/8/2026, 5:38:05 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L1:59pm0.4ft
H8:08pm2.2ft
Tomorrow
L2:40am0.6ft
H8:03am1.9ft
L2:41pm0.4ft
H8:56pm2.4ft
Wed, Jun 10
L3:38am0.4ft
H9:02am1.8ft
L3:26pm0.4ft
H9:46pm2.6ft
Thu, Jun 11
L4:33am0.2ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Main Beach East Hampton

Main Beach in East Hampton is a classic Atlantic beach break with a more refined, open-coast feel. The sandbars can produce clean, evenly spaced peaks, especially on longer-period swells. Waves here tend to be smoother and more lined up than farther west, offering fun, workable faces rather than brute force. It’s a reliable option when conditions turn favorable across the East End.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Main Beach East Hampton?

The current water temperature at Main Beach East Hampton is 59°F. A 4/3mm wetsuit with optional boots is recommended.

What is the surf like at Main Beach East Hampton today?

Main Beach East Hampton currently has waves around 2-4ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Main Beach East Hampton?

Today's high tide at Main Beach East Hampton is at 3:11 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Main Beach East Hampton?

Today's low tide at Main Beach East Hampton is at 9:43 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Main Beach East Hampton?

Main Beach East Hampton works best with swells from the S, SE and N, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Main Beach East Hampton good for beginners?

Main Beach East Hampton is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Thursday morning's your best bet with solid 3-4ft waves and favorable SW winds hitting around the incoming tide. Friday could be clean too if you don't mind slightly smaller surf with those light offshore easterlies.

Updated 6/8/2026, 6:12:11 AM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate
CrowdLight to Moderate
Best TideMid
Best SwellS, SE
Best WindN, NW
ParkingBeach parking with fees

Local Tip

Cleaner and more lined up than western LI. Worth the drive for quality over quantity.