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Wades Beach

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Yes if you're already on Shelter Island. Worth it for calm water and the quietest crowd on the East End.

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Shelter Island

Wades Beach

Shelter Island

Budget

$

Lifeguards

10am-5pm summer

Restrooms

Yes

Food

No

Best at midday (N-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (20.1 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Calm bay; low hazard.

Best conditions

Quiet, gentle water; ideal for kids.

Accessibility

  • accessible-parking

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Dog friendly (see schedule)

Parking

Permit needed: Shelter Island Town permit · non-residents pay a daily fee at the lot

Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?

Open parking checker

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