Coopers Beach or Montauk Beach today?
Southampton, New York · Montauk, New York — 42 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Coopers Beach
vs
93Montauk Beach
Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 93 and Montauk Beach scores 93, 42 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Coopers Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 84 vs 76.
- Montauk Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Coopers Beach | Montauk Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 84 | 76 | Coopers Beach |
| Families with kids | 81 | 76 | Coopers Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 85 | Coopers Beach |
| Surfing | 70 | 68 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Coopers Beach | Montauk Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 71°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:21 AM | High 9:56 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Coopers Beach or Montauk Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Coopers Beach and Montauk Beach?
About 42 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Coopers Beach or Montauk Beach?
Coopers Beach today — 81 against 76 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.