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North Beach (Ford Rd)
4.5★ · 451 Google ratings · Highlands, New York
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 475 yd away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
76°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
1.7 miles of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of North Beach (Ford Rd)
Guide
Good to know
Visit for solitude and views
The long walk deters crowds, making this ideal for peaceful days and unique views of Manhattan and the Verrazano Bridge.
Budget 20-30 minutes walking
The sand trail from parking to water is roughly half a mile and takes 10-15 minutes each way on foot.
Expect biting insects in summer
Visitors report persistent biting flies and sand fleas, especially in June and July, that deet spray does not fully prevent.
Go off-season for best experience
Winter and weekday visits offer quiet beaches with free entry, though facilities close seasonally.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
76°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
18 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:25 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ford Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732
🅿 Parking 475 yd from the listing, Lot J
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 475 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach?
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 North Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is North Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Mon 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
