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Wading River Beach
4.4★ · 474 Google ratings · Wading River, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away · about 48 spaces · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
290 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Wading River Beach
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1Parking, picnic tables and covered shelter2Restrooms150 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2016–2026
Go for sunset views and walks
The beach excels for evening relaxation, scenic photography, and long peaceful walks along the sound rather than swimming.
Check residency parking requirements
Riverhead Township residents need a permit to park; non-residents face $35 day passes or $100 tickets if parked without authorization.
Wear water shoes or sandals
The beach is predominantly rocky with pebbles, making barefoot walking uncomfortable in the water and on shore.
Arrive after 5pm for possible access
One reviewer noted visiting after 5pm when resident-only restrictions may ease, though enforcement details are unclear.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.6 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:33 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Creek Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wading River Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wading River Beach?
180 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 Wading River Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 ft from the listing.
When is Wading River Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 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.
