Wainscott’s public beaches are two road ends run by the Town of East Hampton: Beach Lane Beach and Town Line Beach. The Town lists no lifeguards and no facilities at either, and prohibits swimming when no guard is on duty.
For a swim, drive to a guarded beach. Georgica Beach is the nearest East Hampton Village beach with lifeguards, and Sagg Main Beach in Sagaponack is the nearest Town of Southampton one.
The pick, by need
Beach Lane Beach (Wainscott)
Quiet ocean sand next to Georgica Pond, for walking and fishing
Georgica Beach
The nearest guarded beach, with surf
Every beach in Wainscott
- Beach Lane Beach (Wainscott)Atlantic Ocean · No lifeguards · Town of East Hampton
- Town Line Beach (Wainscott)Atlantic Ocean · No lifeguards · Town of East Hampton
Wainscott’s shore
Beach Lane is next to Georgica Pond, and the Town notes that a shellfish permit is required to take crabs from the pond. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach 10am to 6pm from the Thursday before Memorial Day to September 15 unless authorized.
| Beach | Lifeguards | Facilities | Nearest guarded beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Lane Beach | None | None listed | Georgica Beach |
| Town Line Beach | None | None listed | Sagg Main Beach |
Both beaches stay open all year, which makes them good winter walks. The Town’s dog rules lift outside May 15 to September 15; see the off-season beaches guide. Permits and drive-on rules are on Hamptons Beach Pass.
Stay in Wainscott
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The rest of the trip
Sources
- Town of East Hampton: Beach Lane (Wainscott Beach)
- Town of East Hampton: Town Line Beach
- Town of East Hampton: Beaches (lifeguard schedule, beach list)
Checked October 2026. Rules, hours and fees change; the operator’s posted signs win. How we check.