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Jones Beach Field 2
4.7★ · 106 Google ratings · Wantagh, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away
Access
Open around the clock
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Fri 2pm
Map of Jones Beach Field 2
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1Parking200 yd from the listing2Restrooms400 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Use the blue boardwalk path
A state-installed blue walkway from the parking lot to the water makes the journey much easier.
Visit on weekdays
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the beach as much quieter and more enjoyable during the week rather than weekends.
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 · 2022–2026
Arrive early on summer weekends
The parking lot fills quickly on hot days, though the beach itself still has plenty of room to spread.
Wear footwear to water's edge
Reviews report significant amounts of broken glass and trash scattered in the sand, particularly at the waterline.
Check water quality before visiting
One reviewer recommends confirming current water quality conditions before planning your trip.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 02:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 HFRH+JM, Wantagh, NY 11793
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing, Jones Beach State Park - Field 2
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jones Beach Field 2?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jones Beach Field 2?
500 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jones Beach Field 2 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
When is Jones Beach Field 2 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 2pm and the busiest at Thu 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
