New York • Hamptons • Buoy: 44017

Main Beach East Hampton

Junky

Wave Height

1-2

ft

Swell

~7s

SE

Wind

8mph

Offshore (NNE)

Water

65°

3/2mm

Falling• Low in 6h 19m

Updated: 10/10/2026, 5:38:09 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L8:00pm0.1ft
Tomorrow
H1:29am2.2ft
L7:58am0.3ft
H1:48pm2.9ft
L8:42pm0.1ft
Mon, Oct 12
H2:12am2.1ft
L8:35am0.4ft
H2:31pm2.8ft
L9:24pm0.1ft
Tue, Oct 13
H2:56am2.0ft
L9:11am0.5ft

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 65°F. A 3/2mm wetsuit is recommended.

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

Main Beach East Hampton currently has waves around 1-2ft. 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 8:46 PM 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 3:19 AM 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

Monday afternoon looks like the move with 6ft faces and longer period juice, though that northeast wind might get a bit choppy. If you want cleaner conditions, Tuesday morning at 5ft with lighter offshore winds would be more user-friendly.

Updated 10/10/2026, 6:12:19 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.