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Centre Island Beach
4.6★ · 220 Google ratings · Bayville, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Centre Island Beach
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1Parking90 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Great for peaceful walks and sunsets
This quiet, clean beach suits families wanting to stroll between Oyster Bay and Sound views without crowds.
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 · 2014–2026
Visit off-season for empty parking
Labor Day through Memorial Day has no fees and far fewer visitors than summer weekends.
Expect shallow water and shells
The shore is short with water that spills out far, so bring water shoes for pebbles and shells underfoot.
Check residency rules before visiting
One reviewer reported resident-only access with sixty-dollar parking fees, while others accessed freely, so confirm current policy.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:07 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:34 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 466 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709
🅿 Parking 100 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Centre Island Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Centre Island Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Centre Island Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Centre Island Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Tue 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
