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Cosey Beach
4.1★ · 28 Google ratings · East Haven, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
350 yd away · paid
Access
7am to 9:15pm
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Good · all 3 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 2pm
Map of Cosey Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunsets, not crowds
The beach delivers exceptional sunset views and stays quiet without loud groups or disruptive music.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2019–2026
Budget $35 for non-resident parking
A dedicated non-resident lot charges this fee; street parking requires an East Haven permit or risks a $100 fine.
Better for small children than older kids
The beach is tiny with a splash pad, but the playground is minimal with only one low swing.
Arrive early on weekends
Several visitors reported non-resident parking spots filling up completely, leaving no option to visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:58 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 283 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT 06512
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cosey Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cosey Beach?
330 ft 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 Cosey 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 Cosey Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 2pm and the busiest at Wed 10am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
