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Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay
4.3★ · 279 Google ratings · Sea Cliff, New York
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 40 ft away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay
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Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2025
Excellent for sunset viewing
Multiple reviewers highlight this as a top spot for sunset and evening walks with water views.
Good for families and kids
The beach has a playground, swimming pool, and shallow bay water suitable for children.
Visit off-season for free parking
Summer parking requires a Town of Oyster Bay permit or paid day fee, but off-season visits are free.
Arrive early for summer events
Parking fills quickly during peak season and special events like fireworks or concerts.
Check access restrictions first
Summer season typically limits access to Town of Oyster Bay residents, though out-of-town permits are available at higher cost.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:14 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:31 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579
🅿 Parking 40 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay 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 Harry Tappen Beach - Town of Oyster Bay least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
