Can you swim in Long Island beaches?

From the coasts of Long Island, to Buffalo, to pristine lakes in between, New York State parks abound with 67 beaches to enjoy in the summer months. Swimming is a fun and active way to experience our parks and we welcome you to enjoy our designated swim areas, while remembering swim safety.



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Key findings of Save the Sound's 2023 Long Island Sound Beach Report include: 78% of Long Island Sound beaches earned an “A” or “B” grade. That leaves 22% of Sound beaches with moderate to poor grades, from C+ and below. Three beaches received an “F” grade in 2022.

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In Suffolk County, Babylon's Tanner Park had potentially unsafe levels on 48% of testing days; Islip's Benjamin's Beach and Bayport Beach reached those levels on 45% and 28% of testing days. In Nassau, Hempstead's Hewlett Point Beach reached potentially unsafe levels on 28% of testing days.

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You've heard about the famous white-sand beaches. And the world class wineries, fresh local produce and seafood. Long Island was named one of the world's Top 10 wine regions and boasts top-rated restaurants.

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Harmful algal blooms may color the water red or brown, and are often referred to as red tide or brown tide. The discoloration of the water is caused by the millions of microscopic phytoplankton that bloom.

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