NYC Beaches
The City monitors and inspects beaches, water quality and beach facilities.
Every day during beach season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), each beach is classified based on its sanitary conditions. The following conditions are noted in color-coded signs displayed at every beach:
- Open — swimming and wading permitted (green sign)
- Advisory — Swimming and wading permitted but not recommended (yellow sign)
- Closed — Swimming and wading not permitted (red sign)
Current Conditions
NYC Beaches Are Open
New York City beaches are open for swimming. You should only swim when there are lifeguards on duty.
Before you go, check our map of NYC beaches' current conditions and water quality.
File a Complaint
If you become sick from swimming in a beach or public pool in NYC, call 311.
You can also submit online complaints about:
Additional Resources
More Information
Beach: Monitoring and Surveillance
Water Recreation-Related Illnesses
Obtain or Renew a Permit to Operate a Bathing Beach