Ditch Plains Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8510560, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Ditch Plains Beach in lots like Ditch Plains County Lot, Kirk Park Beach Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $20/day in season and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Ditch Plains Beach, don't miss the Lobster Roll at Lunch (Montauk). Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Ditch Plains Beach from Montauk Marine Basin, including the Montauk Striped Bass Charter — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoDitch Plains Beach hosts Dawn Patrol at Ditch Plains and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Ditch Plains Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. From May 15 through September 15 dogs are restricted on every Town of East Hampton beach between 10am and 6pm. Outside those hours, and from September 16 through May 14, dogs are allowed but must be under control, cleaned up after and kept out of protected bird nesting areas. A dog crossing a restricted stretch must be on a leash. Source: Town of East Hampton, Beach Dog Restrictions, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Ditch Plains Beach, the sun sets at 6:33 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:44 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ditch Plains Beach update at the top of the conditions page.