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Sylvester's Cove
4.8★ · 10 Google ratings · Deer Isle, Maine
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Map of Sylvester's Cove

Guide
Good to know
Good spot for a picnic or swim
The cove works well for casual swimming and eating meals in a scenic setting.
Visit for sunrise or sunset
Multiple reviewers specifically praised this cove for sunrise and sunset viewing.
Arrive early for parking
Parking is limited, so come before the lot fills up on busy days.
Respect private property rules
The cove is privately owned, so follow posted guidelines and be considerate of the landowner.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · fog
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:23 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:38 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Sylvester's Cove?
110 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 Sylvester's Cove 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.
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