Ocean Beach New York Map

About Ocean Beach, New York

Ocean Beach is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 24. The population density is 195.9 people per km². Ocean Beach is located at 40.6468°N, 73.1571°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11770.

Ocean Beach breathes a salt-laced air that carries the cries of gulls and the low hum of distant boats. It lies 6.4 miles south-south-east of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of Bay Shore. The land itself is a gentle rise, a sandy spine separating the vast, restless Atlantic from the calmer waters of the Great South Bay. Here, the landscape is defined by the sea's constant negotiation with the shore: dunes, tufted with sea grass that whispers secrets in the breeze, give way to wide stretches of pale sand, smooth and firm underfoot where the tide has recently receded. The light often possesses a milky quality, softening the edges of the modest, shingled cottages that dot the interior, and casting long, ephemeral shadows as the day wanes. The history of Ocean Beach is as much about the ebb and flow of human endeavor as it is about the tides. Originally settled by fishermen drawn to the abundant waters, its character was shaped by those who sought a simple, maritime existence. Over time, it transformed into a summer refuge, a place where families have built traditions spanning generations, their lives intricately linked to the rhythm of the seasons and the allure of the ocean. The local economy, still tethered to its aquatic roots, sees a surge in activity during the warmer months, with charter boats offering excursions and small shops catering to visitors seeking a taste of coastal life. The distinctive character of Ocean Beach lies in this enduring connection to the water, a palpable sense of place that resonates in its unpretentious charm and the unhurried pace of its days.

About This Ocean Beach Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ocean Beach, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ocean Beach and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Ocean Beach includes the ZIP code (11770), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Fire Island 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 Ocean Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.