Uniondale Beaches

There are many excellent reasons to go to a a beach near you. Hanging out in the sun, floating in the water, and spending quality time with your family and friends to name a few.

You can discover several swimming beaches in Uniondale that are are within a short drive with the help of our list of beaches. If you need some guidance with locating a beach in your area, then locate one with our collection. Search for the beach name, a city, or your zip code to find beaches.

Beaches Near Uniondale

The weather at Uniondale beaches is often quite unpredictible, so it is important for you to schedule your outing based on the weather forecast.

Beaches may be periodically closed due to water quality issues caused by temporary occurances like E. Coli outbreaks, pollution, or chemical spills. Review the website of the beach before you go to the beach for further information.

Uniondale, NY Beach Rules

While different beaches in Uniondale will use different rules on how to attend their beach, be prepared to listen to the following rules for every beach in Uniondale that you visit:

  • Never disobey an order from the lifeguard on duty. If they ask you to do something, then you must do it.
  • Do not visit the beach whenever it’s not open.
  • Always be aware that you are swimming at your own risk, regardless if there’s a lifeguard on duty.
  • Check online for guidance on fires on the beach because they could be illegal or you must adhere to specific fire rules.
  • Glass bottles can easily shatter, so don’t bring bottles made of glass to beaches.
  • Drinking at the beach may not be permitted.

Uniondale Beach Travel Tips

  1. Avoid Littering. Do not contribute to the problem of litter on beaches. When you take items to the beach, you are expected pick up after yourself. Be sure that you throw away your litter in an appropriate trash or recycling can.
  2. Bring spare towels. Dry towels are necessary for a good time at the beach. Make sure to pack at a minimum 2 dry towels per person – the first for drying off and the second for reserve.
  3. Bring the proper sunscreen. Even when the weather forecast does not predict sun play it safe and still bring your sunscreen – because you can get a bad sunburn even on cloudy days.
  4. Will there be a lifeguard? Many large Uniondale beaches will have a lifeguard supervising, however do not assume that a lifeguard being at the beach. If you have yourself, young kids or others that you bringing to the beach, it’s a good idea to bring properly fitted life jackets for those who require them, and also know that you’re entering the water at your own risk.
  5. Get away from the sun. If you suspect that locating shade may be hard to locate, or if you know that there may not be many shady spots around, bring your own! Bring a beach umbrella, shaded beach tent, or some sort of equipment that blocks sunlight. Be sure that you bring equipment that provides enough air ventilation.
  6. Get there early. Uniondale beaches can get crowded, especially during summer weekends. Be sure to arrive at the beach before peak time if possible.
  7. Protect your eyes. Too much sunlight may result in irreparable damage to your eyesight. Do not be deceived by the weather – your vision may become damaged from long-term exposure to the sun. Pick a pair of sunglasses with sps protection and take a sunhat for extra shade.