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Pryibil Beach
4.5★ · 349 Google ratings · Glen Cove, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 30 ft away · free
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 40 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
75°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Pryibil Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Best for sunset viewing
Multiple reviewers called it one of the best sunset spots they have seen, with clear views across Long Island Sound.
Fishing pier and kayaking
A large pier extends into the Sound and is popular for fishing; calm waters also work well for kayaking.
Small beach, low crowds
This is a compact beach that stays quiet and peaceful, especially on weekdays and outside summer season.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2025
Residents only in summer
Glen Cove residents need a sticker to enter June through September; non-residents can visit October through May.
Wear water shoes
The beach bottom has significant shells, pebbles, and rocks that can cut feet even in shallow water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
75°F
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:25 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Glen Cove, NY 11542
🅿 Parking 30 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 40 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pryibil Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pryibil Beach?
150 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 Pryibil Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 40 ft from the listing.
When is Pryibil Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
