Ocean Beach Marina
(Fire Island, Long Island, NY)
So, you have a boat and want to go to Ocean Beach? This page shows you how to get there, where to dock your boat and how much it will cost.
I'm always surprised when a fellow boater asks me where Ocean Beach is.
It's not that I expect boaters to automatically know where any particular place is.
But, this town is so popular I'm surprised to meet Long Islanders, south shore boaters especially, that haven't been there yet.
Let's clear up the mystery once and for all...
So where is Ocean Beach? Look for the water tower.
Looking south from East Islip: Water tower left, church steeple
right.
There's only one water tower on Fire Island and it's located on the border line between Ocean Beach and Seaview. Ocean Beach is on the west side, Seaview is on the east side. (From Long Island looking south towards Fire Island, Ocean Beach is to the right of the tower.)
Relative to Long Island Ocean Beach is due south of Hecksher State Park.
Tangent
Although I've sailed past Ocean Beach many times I've never actually docked my boat there. I always go by ferry or water taxi from another town. For me, with a sailboat, it's just easier that way.
Typically I'll take my boat to Sailor's Haven, Atlantique or Kismet then water taxi over to Ocean Beach. If it's a nice day/night maybe I'll hike instead.
From Atlantique I highly recommend walking the mile or so east to Ocean Beach instead of using the water taxi.
You'll see two jettys at Ocean Beach. Make a left anywhere between them and you'll end up in the heart of the Ocean Beach business district--exactly where you want to be.
Once you get to Ocean Beach there are two ways to dock your boat:
- At the Ocean Beach Marina
- At a restaurant
If you plan on docking your boat at the Ocean Beach marina it's a good idea to call ahead to check slip availability. There are only 17 slips so empty ones can be scarce, but since people are always coming and going you may have a shot at getting one after just a short wait.
As for docking at one of the restaurants, I'm still researching that. The details will be posted here when I'm finished. (Please subscribe to the Loving-Long-Island.com RSS feed to stay informed. What is RSS?)
Aerial view of Ocean Beach showing ferry basin, marina and water tower. North is
up.
I asked about marina rates at the Ocean Beach dock master's office and they handed me this rate sheet (below) which details the rates for the 2007 season (which haven't changed since 2004).
By the way, the Ocean Beach dockmaster does not monitor the VHF. The only way to reach her is by phone:
Ocean Beach marina dock master: 631-583-5153
Important! You can't just steer your boat towards the water tower--you'll run aground.
Pick up a copy of NOAA chart #12352 at your local marine store, find Ocean Beach on page E, and get there safely.
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