Westhampton Beach New York Map

About Westhampton Beach, New York

Westhampton Beach is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,574. The population density is 325.1 people per km². Westhampton Beach is located at 40.8032°N, 72.6145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11978.

Westhampton Beach unfurls itself along the South Shore of Long Island, a ribbon of sand and sea oats where the Atlantic's insistent whisper meets the hushed calm of Moriches Bay. It lies 8.3 miles south-south-east of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 162°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Hampton Bays. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant, clean scent that clings to everything, from the weathered shingles of beach houses to the sun-bleached driftwood scattered along the shoreline. Dunes, sculpted by the wind into soft, undulating waves, rise and fall, their grassy crowns a vibrant green against the vast, ever-shifting blue of the sky and sea. At dusk, the light softens, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and gold, a fleeting masterpiece that mirrors the ephemeral beauty of the shifting sands. The history of Westhampton Beach is intrinsically tied to its maritime bounty and its allure as a summer retreat. Once a quiet fishing village, its fortunes shifted as wealthy New Yorkers discovered its pristine shores, transforming it into a fashionable destination for the affluent. The local economy, while still retaining echoes of its fishing past, now thrives on tourism, a seasonal influx that breathes life into its charming shops and restaurants. The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center stands as a cultural beacon, drawing artists and audiences to its stages, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave. The nearby pine barrens, a unique ecological landscape, offer a contrasting natural beauty, a fragrant, shaded world of scrub oak and towering pines, a quiet counterpoint to the sun-drenched beaches.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westhampton 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 Westhampton Beach and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Westhampton Beach includes the ZIP code (11978), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.