Westhampton Beach is an incorporated village in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States.

[6] In 1938, almost all summer homes on its barrier beach were obliterated by a hurricane resulting in twenty-nine local deaths.

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.

It was only after the nor'easter of November 1992 destroyed over eighty homes, that the Army Corps of Engineers began renewed repair efforts.

[12] Additionally, a small portion of the southeastern edge of the village is within the boundaries of the Quogue Union Free School District.

[6] Westhampton Beach and the surrounding area is served by Sunrise Highway (NY 27), which is a major artery to the western parts of Long Island and New York City.

Montauk Highway serves as the "Main Street" of many towns and villages along the south shore of Long Island.

Hampton Jitney coach bus service provides slightly more frequent passenger travel between New York City and Westhampton, especially during summer months.