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Avery Point Beach
4.6★ · 69 Google ratings · Groton, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Water
73°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
125 yd of shoreline
Sand
230 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 20% of 5 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Avery Point Beach
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1Parking220 ft from the listing2Covered shelter140 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for fishing or walking
The location offers good fishing opportunities and is excellent for leisurely strolls around the grounds and waterfront.
Expect a rocky shoreline
This is not a sandy beach but rather a rocky coastal area with ocean views.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple visitors highlight the exceptional sunset experience and the scenic views of the lighthouse and Long Island Sound.
Verify parking rules before visiting
One visitor received a parking ticket in an empty lot, suggesting enforcement may be strict or unclear.
Dogs may not be allowed
Reviews conflict on pet policies, with one visitor noting dogs are prohibited despite another mentioning bringing pets.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
73°F
Waves
1.4 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Groton, CT 06340
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing, Lot A (Student)
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Avery Point Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Avery Point Beach?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Avery Point Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Avery Point Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
