Hamptons Verified
Ditch Plains Beach

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Yes — the one non-negotiable Montauk stop, even if you just sit on the rocks and watch longboarders for an hour.

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East Hampton

Ditch Plains Beach

Montauk

Budget

$

Lifeguards

10am-5:30pm summer

Restrooms

Yes

Food

Yes

Best at midday (S-facing)

Live cam

Surfline

Conditions · Wind & weather

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Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Legendary surf break; strong currents.

Best conditions

Surfers' favorite; big on SW swell.

Accessibility

No accessibility features listed.

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Dog friendly (see schedule)

Parking

Permit needed: East Hampton Town resident permit

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Open parking checker

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