Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

6 AM

Dawn Patrol at Ditch Plains

Ditch Plains break · Active

The dawn patrol -- surfers in the water at first light before the beach crowd arrives. The best conditions of the day, the quietest parking lot.

Big Days

annual
Aug

Montauk Surf Invitational

The annual Ditch Plains surf contest -- the marquee competitive surfing event at the East Coast's most storied break. Divisions from groms to masters.

Jun

Montauk Music Festival

The annual Montauk Music Festival brings live acts to the village pubs and outdoor stages -- a long weekend of music at the end of the road.

Sep

Surf's Up Classic Longboard Comp

The Surf's Up classic longboard competition at Ditch Plains -- a celebration of old-school surf culture at one of the East Coast's great waves.

Oct

Harvest Festival on Fort Pond

The end-of-season harvest festival at Fort Pond in Montauk Village -- local food, live music, and the last big gathering before the Hamptons goes quiet.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.