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Canarsie Beach
4.4★ · 32 Google ratings · Brooklyn, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away
Walk
325 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
240 ft from the water to the back
Map of Canarsie Beach
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1Parking200 yd from the listing2Restrooms200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive for sunrise
One reviewer specifically highlighted the beach as offering the most beautiful sunrise views.
Visit early morning for solitude
Reviewers report the beach stays quiet with only a few visitors, making it ideal for peaceful walks and reflection.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2025
Come for views and walking, not swimming
Multiple reviewers enjoyed the bay views and walking but explicitly stated they would not swim in the water.
Watch for glass and litter
Reviewers reported scattered glass on the ground and trash in the water, requiring careful footsteps.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:06 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:32 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Brooklyn, NY 11236, United States
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing, Canarsie Pier
🌊 Water 325 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Canarsie Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Canarsie Beach?
180 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 Canarsie Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
