North Sea New York Map

About North Sea, New York

North Sea is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,458. The population density is 227.6 people per km². North Sea is located at 40.9329°N, 72.4143°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11968.

North Sea, a coastal community in Suffolk County, unfolds its character along the quiet inlets and broader reaches of the North Atlantic. It lies 3.6 miles north-north-west of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 339°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Southold. The land here is a gentle, sandy undulation, cloaked in a mosaic of scrub oak, pine, and the low, tenacious growth that thrives in salt-laced air. Shallow estuaries, their mudflats exposed at low tide like the exposed ribs of the earth, are fringed by marsh grass that rustles with a dry, papery whisper. The sky above often holds a pearlescent quality, especially as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, diffused shadows that soften the edges of the landscape and imbue the air with a cool, briny tang. The very scent of North Sea is a blend of decaying leaves, damp earth, and the distant, ever-present promise of the sea. The history of North Sea is inextricably linked to its maritime bounty and the rhythms of the tides. For generations, its economy was shaped by the fishermen who plied these waters, their livelihoods drawn from the abundance of scallops, clams, and finfish. Though the landscape still bears the quiet imprint of this past, with weathered docks and the occasional, salt-bleached hull resting on the shore, the character of North Sea has evolved. Today, it is a place where the quiet hum of residential life mingles with the enduring connection to the water, a community that cherishes its coastal heritage while adapting to the present. The distinctive scent of salt and pine, a constant companion, serves as a subtle reminder of the enduring natural forces that continue to define North Sea.

About This North Sea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Sea, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.932878, -72.414252. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Sea and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for North Sea includes the ZIP code (11968), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Southampton Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Sea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.