Montauk Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Montauk Beach, New York
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
74/100
- 59°F, wind 12 mph
- Low UV (1)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
76/100
- 61°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (3)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 62°F, wind 9 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 5:11 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:15 AM | 2.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:08 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:43 PM | 1.9 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Montauk, Fort Pond Bay · 1.4 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Montauk Beach
Montauk Beach sits on the New York coast, where the water runs from about 40°F in February to 72°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in July and dropping to about 40°F in February.
Today it is 64°F. That is right on the October average of 64°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Montauk, Fort Pond Bay about 1.4 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Montauk Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Montauk Beach?
About 64°F. That is right on the October average of 64°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Montauk, Fort Pond Bay about 1.4 km away inside a bay.