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Tobay Beach
4.5★ · 297 Google ratings · Oyster Bay, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 260 ft away · paid
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Map of Tobay Beach
1
1Parking260 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for families with young children
Calm bay-side waters, spray park, playground, lifeguards, restaurants, and bathrooms make it ideal for kids unable to handle ocean waves.
Evening visits offer live music and atmosphere
Summer nights feature live bands starting around 6pm at waterfront restaurants with outdoor seating and dance floors.
Verify residency rules before visiting
Non-residents face significant restrictions: weekdays only during peak season, $25-$50 day passes, or must be a resident's guest.
Arrive early on summer weekends
The small beach fills quickly with crowds, especially on Saturdays and Sundays when live music and restaurants draw families.
Bring insect repellent in summer
Green flies and gnats can be overwhelming in evening hours, causing visitors to leave early despite otherwise excellent conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.9 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
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📍 Oyster Bay, NY 11758
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 280 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Tobay Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Tobay Beach?
280 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Tobay 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.
