Montauk Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Montauk Beach, New York
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 73°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 75°F, wind 7 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 76°F, wind 9 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS OKX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:00 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:56 AM | 2.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:13 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:05 PM | 2.5 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 71°F. That is 1° below the August average of 72°F here.
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 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Montauk Beach?
About 71°F. That is 1° below the August average of 72°F here.
Are there rip currents at Montauk Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Montauk Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
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.