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Sailors Haven
4.8★ · 34 Google ratings · Fire Island, New York
✓ Short walk✓ Kids reported✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
15 miles of shoreline
Sand
320 ft from the water to the back
Map of Sailors Haven
Guide
Good to know
Who may use the beach
It is accessible by Sayville Ferry, private boat, and foot only. nps.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
Pets are not permitted on the ocean beach at Sailors Haven from March 15 through Labor Day. Pets must always be leashed and under control. nps.gov, 2026/09
Use the Sunken Forest for escape
A 15-minute boardwalk through the forest leads to a remote beach section away from crowds.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit on weekdays or shoulder season
Hot weekend days draw crowds, but the beach is normally quiet and family-friendly otherwise.
Pack water and insect repellent
Mosquitoes can be aggressive, especially if you plan to walk the Sunken Forest boardwalk.
Expect limited food and facilities
The snack bar serves reasonably good food at higher prices, and bathrooms with showers are available but seasonal.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:32 AM.
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Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Sailors Haven?
90 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 Sailors Haven 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
