Westhampton Beach, New York
Westhampton Beach is a village of 2,574 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Westhampton Beach
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hampton Arts Cinema, Crowther House and Foster-Meeker House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Westhampton Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach is an incorporated village located within the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,150 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Westhampton Beach, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Westhampton Beach Performng Arts Center
Cinema and theater
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
Museums and landmarks7
Crowther House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Foster-Meeker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jagger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Quogue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district at the East End of Long Island, New York
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Quogue Life-Saving Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Quogue, New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Westhampton Beach, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Modern Yachts
Marina and boat launch · 0.5 mi
33 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach Marina
Marina and boat launch
1 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Westhampton Beach Village was incorporated in 1928. In 1938, almost all summer homes on its barrier beach were obliterated by the Long Island Express hurricane, which resulted in twenty-nine deaths within the community.
Like most of the shoreline of southern Long Island, the beach at Westhampton Beach was eroding shoreward. This became a political issue in the 1960s. The project to protect the beaches in the area from further erosion was started by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1966, but was only partially completed because of the failure to secure funds from the state and local government. In addition the project design was seriously flawed. As a result, there was increased erosion at the beaches in Westhampton Beach while, up current, the beaches actually grew. During the late 1970s and through the 1980s, beach homes were washed away with every severe storm (nor'easter) that hit the coast.
It was only after the nor'easter of November 1992 destroyed over eighty homes, that the Army Corps of Engineers began renewed repair efforts. In the mid-1990s, fifteen historic houses were relocated by the Army Corps of Engineers. The homes were moved off the beach and out of harm's way, at least for a while, but the beach would still erode and additional damage would occur with every storm. Additional work was required after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
From the History section of Westhampton Beach, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
The Ocean Resort at Bath and Tennis
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
231 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Seabreeze Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
19 Seabreeze Avenue, Westhampton
Churches and places of worship6
Westhampton Presbyterian Church
Church · 1.3 mi
90 Meeting House Road, Westhampton Beach
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Westhampton Beach Elementary School
School · 0.9 mi
379 Mill Rd, Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach Senior High School
School · 0.9 mi
49 Lilac Rd, Westhampton Beach
Map of Westhampton Beach
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westhamptn Gabreski Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Westhampton 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Remsenburg-Speonk 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- East Quogue 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Eastport 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- East Moriches 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Flanders 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Riverside 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Hampton Bays 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Center Moriches 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Manorville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009 Westhampton Beach New York 3363332238 booktruck, Peter Dutton from Forest Hills, Queens, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Westhampton Beach Post Office, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USPO Westhampton Beach 20180914 (1), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westhampton Beach 20180914 094636 01, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Westhampton Beach 20180914 (2), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foster Meeker House Westhampton Beach, NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crowther House, Westhampton Beach, NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quogue Historical District NRHP 10, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quogue Life-Saving Station, Quogue NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Holiday Events (Image 5 of 7), DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- WesthamptonBeach 20180914 01, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quiogue, NY 11978, USA - panoramio (1), dans362, CC BY 3.0
- Quiogue, NY 11978, USA - panoramio, dans362, CC BY 3.0
- East End Hospice - panoramio, dans362, CC BY 3.0
- 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo S, left front (US), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde (USA), rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1985 BMW 316 Baur TC2 (rear left), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, federal version (rear right), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo S, left rear (US), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, federal version (front right), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Porsche 968 Coupé (US, left rear), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1985 BMW 316 Baur TC2 (front right), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jagger Grave, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
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