Is Annadale Beach good for swimming today?
Annadale Beach has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
Shared BeachFinder spot: compare live conditions, water temperature, wind, UV, waves, currents, amenities and nearby alternatives before you leave.
Annadale Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 29°C, wind 9 km/h · N, uv 7.3, waves 0.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
This is planning information, not a safety clearance. Conditions can change quickly.
Add a visitor note or a real photo. Contributions go to BeachFinder moderation before they appear on the public page or in the app.
Photos and reviews are checked before publication. Do not upload private people, license plates or copyrighted material.
Surfers can check wind, wave height, currents and surf cues here before opening the full BeachFinder app.
Annadale Beach extends along the New Jersey coast, in the Staten Island region, about 25 kilometers southwest of Manhattan. This stretch of the Atlantic coastline is characterized by a low, sandy shore, typical of the bays and coastal areas of northern New Jersey, where water flows between marshy lands and sandbanks. The area is part of a succession of small residential beaches dotting this unremarkable but accessible coast, far from the hustle and bustle of the Jersey Shore's seaside resorts. The beach itself remains modest compared to its immediate neighbors: Huguenot Beach, located 1.5 kilometers away, enjoys a better reputation among local residents, while beaches simply designated "US-NE Beach" at 0.3 and 0.5 kilometers offer similar configurations. Annadale Beach retains a quiet, undeveloped character, attracting mainly residents of the surrounding neighborhoods rather than passing tourists. The shore, composed of fine sand dotted with shell debris, slopes gradually towards generally calm water, protected by the natural configurations of the bay. Access remains free and without official supervision. No notable facilities—toilets, showers, dedicated parking, or restaurants—are present on site. The beach does not have Blue Flag status. The lack of amenities reflects its status as a neighborhood beach, frequented by local residents who know the informal access points and tide times.
Annadale, a residential neighborhood of Staten Island founded in the 19th century, takes its name from the Dutch and English families who settled there. The beach bearing this name is part of the broader history of Staten Island as a coastal area combining family residences and small recreational areas. Unlike the beaches of the Jersey Shore, which experienced massive tourist development, Annadale Beach has maintained a low profile, remaining primarily frequented by the island's residents. This relative discretion makes it a privileged observation point of daily coastal life in northern New Jersey, far from standardized tourist routes.
Annadale Beach has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
29°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
9 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
Compare water temperature, air temperature, feels-like temperature, UV index, wind, waves and currents. Surf-focused data appears when a marine model covers the spot.
BeachFinder checks parking, showers, toilets, accessible places and restaurants around the spot with OpenStreetMap and shows them in the counters and map.
Compare nearby alternatives if conditions change, parking is full, or you want a calmer spot.
A few bookable activities near New York after checking conditions for Annadale Beach.
Compare accommodation around this beach after checking current swimming conditions and local access. Prices and availability come from the accommodation partner.