Hamptons Summer 2026 Starts at the Surf Lodge

There are a few places in the Hamptons where you can feel the entire summer happening at once. But, standing on the deck at the Surf Lodge, sunlight and bass bouncing across the waters of Fort Pond in Montauk, the solstice may need to be reconsidered.

The atmosphere was everything that makes the Surf Lodge iconic: a seemingly endless golden hour, a dance floor that could pass as a photo shoot, and way more dancing than posing. We love to see it!

The vibe was High Hamptons, with a little more colorful outfits than in recent summers. That’s not to say loud, but a little less-quiet luxury. Really, though, the music was excellent. Basically, a perfect Surf Lodge day.

The Darty (day party) got rolling early with multiple sets before Guy Gerber took over the decks—not once, but twice. Gerber performed 2 separate 2-hour sets, not quite his now-famous 12-hour Burning Man performance, but four hours is still an athletic achievement.

Israeli-born DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist, rosé maker, and creator of the Rumors party series, Gerber has always existed as a boundary-pushing artist. His sets move between melancholy and euphoria, with patience that lets the entire deck find its own rhythm. His sound is deeply melodic, a little moody, and perfectly calibrated for a Hamptons vibe.

As a DJ, Guy was more focused on keeping a groove rather than the chaos of an epic build-up and bass drop – remember, not all electronic dance music is EDM (thankfully!).

And we did dance!

I have been to plenty of Surf Lodge afternoons, but I have rarely seen the crowd this engaged. There was a point when it felt like every person on the deck had stopped checking their phone and started moving (other than me, if my editor asks, I was shooting social content the WHOLE time). That may be the highest compliment possible in 2026.

Guy played beach-party classics with just enough edge, including a remix of “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” that has been stuck in my head ever since. Not to proselytize, but the original is already undeniable. This version gave a certified banger a very welcome second life.

Guy’s recently released Misirlou EP offers an early look at the creative direction behind his forthcoming album and new live performance concept, both coming in Fall 2026. Drawing inspiration from live instrumentation, cinematic storytelling, and a more emotional, less structured approach to electronic music, the project marks a natural evolution of his sound and live experience.

Guy has built a career around refusing to be easily categorized. He is also a longtime fan of artists like Joy Division and My Bloody Valentine, and even remixed New Order’s “Waiting for the Sirens’ Call,” which explains some of the emotional depth beneath all the beats.

The Surf Lodge is certainly a scene, but the sound system deserves more credit than it gets. When you have a living legend on the decks, the music needs to travel. It did.

When the sun dipped and the energy shifted, the party moved inside to the Red Room Lounge, where lower light, a tighter crowd, and a more intimate club atmosphere kept the night moving.

Also, the drinks were not bad, and those bartenders are working hard.

The 2026 snack situation also remains elite. I spotted a few of the new Popeyes Chicken Tender Towers in the wild, and I stand by this: it is still the chicest chicken tender tower in the Hamptons, if not the entire universe. Some questions are too political to answer, but this one feels pretty straightforward.

Shout-out to my new friend Hayes, who was part of a 17-person bachelor weekend (that’s more players than the Knicks). Seventeen dudes. I’m sending my thoughts and prayers!

The Surf Lodge has always been about the vibe. It is where the beach-club energy, fashion, music, sunset, and curated chaos of the Hamptons social scene all collide.