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Bluff Point Beach
4.4★ · 18 Google ratings · Groton, Connecticut
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
73°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Bluff Point Beach
1
1Restrooms225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for nature walks
The park offers scenic wooded trails, river views, and vistas of Fishers Island and lighthouses ideal for hiking.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2019–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Plan for a 2-mile walk
The beach requires a hike through wooded trails from the parking lot, not a short stroll to the sand.
Wear closed-toe shoes
The beach is covered in shells and pebbles rather than soft sand, making shoes essential for comfort.
No dogs April through August
Dogs are prohibited during the warmer months when the beach is most popular.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
73°F
Waves
1.4 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the SW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:51 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:41 AM.
Practical
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📍 Groton, CT 06340
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Bluff Point Beach?
120 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 Bluff Point Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
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