The Beach Surveillance Program protects the public from illnesses associated with swimming in contaminated bathing waters.
Beaches are generally open Memorial Day through Labor Day. To find out if a particular beach is open for the season, check the public and private beaches page for the phone number of the beach you're interested in.
Public health-related beach closings on Monday through Friday are available here. For information on weekend beach closures check with the beach itself.
Current Beach Closings 2024
June 28, 2024: Closure of Hudson River beaches due to elevated bacteria levels continues. After a second round of testing that came back positive for enterococcus bacteria, the Westchester County Department of Health has closed Croton Point Park Beach and Philips Manor Beach through the weekend. The beach samples collected exceeded the maximum level of enterococcus bacteria as outlined by the sanitary code.
Both beaches are temporarily closed. A third test will be performed on Monday, July 1. If these subsequent samples meet the required safety standards, the beaches will be reopened at that time. If the enterococcus bacteria level remains high, the beaches will remain closed and will undergo further testing.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Westchester County website for the latest updates on beach closures and reopening schedules. The County remains committed to maintaining high standards of environmental health and safety across its recreational facilities.
Beaches are sometimes closed due to excessive rainfall
Based on studies by the Westchester County Department of Health, heavy rainfalls in the watershed of the Mamaroneck River greatly impact the quality of water in the Mamaroneck Harbor. Echo Bay in New Rochelle is similarly affected impacting Hudson Park Beach and Echo Bay Yacht Club.
Beach closures are based on the number of inches of rain on the watershed. Heavy rains and discharges from stormwater drains directly affect these waters. As a result, these waters may contain high levels of harmful bacteria that may cause illness after a heavy rain.
Threshold levels have been established to promote a guide for the closing of beaches located within the protected area of these harbors.
- Greater than 1/2 inch of rain = 1 day closure
- Greater than 1 inch of rain = 2 day closure
- Greater than 2 inches of rain = to be determined
If you plan on going to any of these beaches after a rainfall, check to make sure they are open by calling the beach.
Beaches within Mamaroneck Harbor
- Harbor Island
- Beach Point Club
- Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club
- Orienta Beach Club
Beaches on open water in Rye
- Coveleigh Club
Beaches in Davenport Neck, New Rochelle
- Davenport Club
- Greentree Club
- Surf Club
Beaches within Echo Bay, New Rochelle
- Hudson Park Beach