Hampton Bays tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:26 am (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 2:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 60 °F slight · 7.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:50 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:25 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30–11:20 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 2:00 pm tomorrow to Sat 31, 3:00 am. NWS Upton NY
Today in Hampton Bays there are high tides at 10:26 am (3.9 ft) and 10:57 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:18 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:26 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:01 pm to 5:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Clear, 55 °F.
Fishing in Hampton Bays today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:18 pm
- Major period 3:01–5:01 pm
- Sunset at 5:50 pm, golden hour from 5:11 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.28 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 4:18 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with the 3:29 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, with the 10:26 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, summer flounder, scup and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Hampton Bays
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:18 pm: more sand
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:18 pm
Low tide at 3:29 am and 4:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:26 am and 10:57 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 4:18 pm, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Hampton Bays
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- Ponquogue Beach 2.6 mi · SE
- Parking
- Tiana Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Parking
- Sandbar Beach 3.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Triton Beach 3.9 mi · SW
- Parking
- Southampton Beach 4.3 mi · E
- South Jamesport Park 5.7 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New York (New York State Department of Health).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Hampton Bays
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Tides in Hampton Bays
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:29 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:26 am 3.9 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 4:18 pm -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:57 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 82
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 27 min to high tide at 10:26 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 10:26 am high tide and 82 for the 10:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (4.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 92, 4.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 2.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:57 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:20 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 5:13 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:55 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:17 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:21 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 5:19 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:22 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:31 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:30 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 62 | 41% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 63 | 30% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:24 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 21% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Shinnecock Inlet station (Ocean, NOAA), 3.0 mi from Hampton Bays. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hampton Bays
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:00 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44069, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Hampton Bays today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:26 am)
- Light: First light 6:49 am · sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: low 3:29 am (-0.2 ft), high 10:26 am (3.9 ft), low 4:18 pm (-0.1 ft) and high 10:57 pm (3.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 18 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Hampton Bays today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:26 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:29 am (3:10–3:50 am), high tide 10:26 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 4:18 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:57 pm (10:30–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:40 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Hampton Bays
Now in Hampton Bays
- Low / high
- 53 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 55° | 55° | 60° | 64° | 63° | 59° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSE | 9 S | 9 SSW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 12 SW | 11 SW | 14 SW |
| Gusts | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 55° 9 S 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 9 SSW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 9 SW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 12 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 11 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 14 SW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 11 SW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 64 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 10:26 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 66 °F | 12 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 11:21 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 57 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 12:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 59 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 12:58 am · 12:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 62 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 1:05 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 62 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 2:12 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 63 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 3:13 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 64 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.4 ft | 4:06 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 62 °F | 13 mph NE | 13 ft | 4:54 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 59 °F | 12 mph NNW | 14 ft | 5:38 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 57 °F | 19 mph NW | 9.8 ft | 6:19 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 58 °F | 19 mph W | 5.4 ft | 6:59 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 60 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 7:38 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 8:18 am · 8:44 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 50° / 66° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 57° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 59° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 51° / 62° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 62° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 54° / 63° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 64° 4.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.1 °F; normal high: 59 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:00 am (local time).
The sun in Hampton Bays
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:17 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,687 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hampton Bays
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:01–5:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:55–8:55 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Hampton Bays
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 1.5 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 1.6 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Trustee Ramp 3.1 mi
- Shinnecock Bay Marina 1.0 mi
- Mariner's Cove Marina 1.2 mi
- Spellman's Marina 1.3 mi
- East End Bait & Tackle 0.8 mi
- White Water Outfitters 1.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Hampton Bays) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Shinnecock Light 1.5 mi southeast
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Tides near Hampton BaysTides nearby
- Shinnecock Inlet2.8 mi
- Shinnecock Hills3.2 mi
- East Quogue3.9 mi
- Flanders5.7 mi
- Quogue5.8 mi
- Jamesport6.5 mi
- Quiogue6.7 mi
- Southampton6.8 mi
- Westhampton Beach6.8 mi
- North Sea7.0 mi
Hampton Bays at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,603 people. Coordinates: 40.869° N, 72.518° W.
- It is 79 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, Shinnecock Inlet, is 3.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shinnecock County Marina (1.9 mi), Tiana Beach (2.7 mi), Southampton Yacht Club (4.0 mi), Southampton Beach (4.3 mi).
Questions about Hampton BaysQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hampton Bays?
Today in Hampton Bays there are high tides at 10:26 am (3.9 ft) and 10:57 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:18 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Hampton Bays?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hampton Bays?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:18 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 3:01–5:01 pm, Minor 7:55–8:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hampton Bays?
Mainly clear, from 53 °F to 64 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hampton Bays?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 7.2 s from the southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hampton Bays?
The best time to visit Hampton Bays is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Shinnecock Inlet (Ocean) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).