Coopers Beach or Montauk Beach today?

Southampton, New York · Montauk, New York — 42 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

78Coopers Beach vs 78Montauk Beach

Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 78 and Montauk Beach scores 78, 42 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCoopers BeachMontauk BeachBetter
Swimming 62 62 tie
Families with kids 66 66 tie
Walking & shelling 79 68 Coopers Beach
Surfing 73 71 tie

Conditions side by side

NowCoopers BeachMontauk Beach
Water temperature64°F64°F
Wave height3.3 ft3.5 ft
Air temperature56°F59°F
Wind5 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:47 AMLow 5:11 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 (78 and 78), 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.