Hamptons Verified
Main Beach
Photo: Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Yes — the polished Hamptons beach day if you can get a parking permit. Lifeguards, snack bar, the full scene.

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East Hampton · East Hampton Village

Main Beach

East Hampton

Budget

$

Lifeguards

9:30am-5:30pm (Jun 22 - Labor Day)

Restrooms

Yes

Food

Yes

Best at midday (S-facing)

Live cam

YouTube Live

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

Strong rip currents common mid-to-late summer; swim near lifeguards.

Best conditions

Best in calm S/SW winds; avoid NE blow.

Accessibility

  • mobi-mat
  • accessible-restroom
  • beach-wheelchair-on-request

Mobi-mat installed in season.

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Dog friendly (see schedule)

Parking

Permit needed: East Hampton Village permit · $50/day non-resident permit (Mon–Thu) at Lot 2

Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?

Open parking checker

Goes straight to a human. Not a public comment.