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Shell Beach
4.9★ · 19 Google ratings · Shelter Island Heights, New York
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
350 ft from the water to the back
Map of Shell Beach
Guide
Good to know
Bring a container for shells
The beach is known for abundant shells and small rocks worth collecting during your visit.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the beach for stunning sunset scenery, making evening visits particularly rewarding.
Arrive by bike or walk
Parking is very limited and requires a permit from May through September, so biking is recommended.
Bring bug spray
At least one visitor specifically noted the need for insect protection at this location.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · light rain
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.0 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the SW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:54 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:33 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Shell Beach?
80 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 Shell Beach 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.
