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Periwinkle Cove
4.6★ · 254 Google ratings · Rye, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 70 ft away · about 10 spaces · free
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
64°F
Tide
9 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Mon 10am
Map of Periwinkle Cove
1
1Parking70 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Check tides before sunrise or sunset visits
Sunrise and sunset are most rewarding, but plan according to tide times for the best experience.
Go for peaceful solitude and meditation
This quiet, crowd-free cove offers a calm setting for relaxation, reflection, and enjoying ocean views.
Visit at low tide
Low tide reveals extensive tidal pools, hermit crabs, shells, and rocky areas for exploration.
Plan for one-hour parking limit
Free parking is available but strictly limited to one hour, so plan a focused visit rather than a full day.
Wear water-resistant shoes
The rocky terrain with pools and slippery surfaces requires sturdy, water-resistant footwear.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · fog
Water
64°F
Waves
2.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:45 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 711 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Periwinkle Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Periwinkle Cove?
60 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 Periwinkle Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
When is Periwinkle Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 10am and the busiest at Mon 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
