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Gilgo Beach
4.8★ · 28 Google ratings · Gilgo, New York
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Gilgo Beach
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for surfing
The beach has no jetties, allowing surfers to spread out even when crowded.
Winter offers free access
Parking is free from September to March, and February brings empty beaches with minimal crowds.
Arrive early in summer
The parking lot fills by late morning on hot weekend days, especially Friday through Sunday.
Watch water depth with toddlers
The shoreline is short and water deepens quickly, making it challenging for very young children.
Bring credit card for parking
Summer parking costs $20 weekdays and $40 weekends, accepted by credit card only.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · showers
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:32 AM.
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📍 Gilgo, NY 11702
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Gilgo Beach?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Gilgo 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
