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Wagner Cove
4.8★ · 174 Google ratings · New York, New York
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 475 yd away
Walk
0.9 miles · 19 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Fri 12pm
Map of Wagner Cove
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1Restrooms250 yd from the listing2Drinking water280 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for solitude, not swimming
This cove offers a peaceful retreat for sitting, reading, or photos rather than an active beach experience.
Visit in spring or fall
Cherry blossoms in April and vibrant foliage in September provide the most photogenic scenery throughout the year.
Expect crowds during proposals and weddings
A photographer reports capturing over 200 proposals here, so you may encounter other ceremonies or celebrations.
Bring insect repellent at dusk
Mosquitoes congregate near the water's edge in evening hours.
Wear sturdy shoes in winter
The walkway becomes icy during snowfall, creating slipping hazards.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 03:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10024
🅿 Parking 475 yd from the listing, Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 19 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Common questions
Where do you park at Wagner Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 475 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wagner Cove?
0.9 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 19 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Wagner Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Wagner Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 12pm and the busiest at Sat 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
