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Crescent Beach (Shelter Island Heights)
2.8★ · 15 Google ratings · Shelter Island Heights, New York
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Map of Crescent Beach (Shelter Island Heights)

Guide
Good to know
Expect Caribbean-style swimming
The water is warm and clear with a tropical feel, making it ideal for swimming and relaxation rather.
Plan a walkable town visit
Restaurants and shops are within walking distance, so you can combine a beach day with dining or exploring.
Navigate via Sunset Beach Hotel
Google's pin directs visitors down a private road, so search for Sunset Beach Hotel on Shore Road instead.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · heavy drizzle
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.0 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:33 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Crescent Beach?
80 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 Crescent 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.
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