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Mecox Beach

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Yes — the cut is a scene, and the Mon–Fri day pass means non-residents can actually get in.

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Southampton

Mecox Beach

Bridgehampton

Budget

$$

Lifeguards

10am-5pm summer

Restrooms

Yes

Food

Yes

Best at midday (S-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (21.0 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Open-ocean surf with a strong shorebreak at the cut — swim near the lifeguards.

Best conditions

Wide ocean beach famous for the cut where Mecox Bay breaks through to the sea; mobile concession and beach volleyball.

Accessibility

  • accessible-parking

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Limited dog access

Parking

Permit needed: Southampton Town sticker · Passport day-pass (Mon–Fri)

Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?

Open parking checker

Goes straight to a human. Not a public comment.