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Garvan Point Beach
4.6★ · 16 Google ratings · Madison, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
290 ft away
Walk
310 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Water
79°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 6 samples clean · 2025
Map of Garvan Point Beach
1
1Parking290 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for serenity
The beach is known for quietness and cleanliness, suggesting lower crowds at off-peak times.
Bring small dogs to tip
The far end of the beach has a secluded area where small dogs can run unleashed.
Visit for sunset viewing
The beach offers benches and grills positioned well for watching the sunset.
Plan to pay for parking
Parking fees apply even in back lots, and the beach frequently tickets unpaid vehicles.
Prepare for a local community
Some visitors experience a cliquish atmosphere from long-time residents, though others report meeting welcoming people.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:41 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT 06443
🅿 Parking 290 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 310 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Garvan Point Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 290 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Garvan Point Beach?
70 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 Garvan Point Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
