Oswego County, NY · Great Lakes

Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond)

A 1,500-foot natural sand beach on Lake Ontario separating North/South Sandy Pond from the open lake — part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune & Wetland System, the only significant freshwater dune complex in the northeastern US.

Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

47°F water · 62°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.

Weather

62°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

47°F water — dangerously cold — do not swim

41 /100

16 Swim

59 Sunbathe

75 Walk

80 Photo

Best for photography today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

62°F

Clear

Wind

5 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

66°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

47°F

Too cold to swim

Water Quality

Clean

42 #/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:25 AM

Sunset

8:40 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

62°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

66°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

69°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 6

65°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

70%

Sun Jun 7

66°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

Mon Jun 8

70°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 9

71°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 47°F — dangerously cold

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

NY State Park lot; Empire Pass accepted.

Dogs

Dogs not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas (service dogs only). Permitted on leash (6 ft max) in non-restricted day-use areas.

Entry Fee

NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).

Address

3387 County Rte 15, Pulaski, NY 13142

Amenities

restrooms (bathhouse)picnic areapavilion (rentable)community room (rentable)car-top boat launch

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Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond).

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Frequently Asked

Is Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond) dog-friendly?

Dogs not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas (service dogs only). Permitted on leash (6 ft max) in non-restricted day-use areas.

Is there an entry fee at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond)?

NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).

Are there lifeguards at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond)?

Amenities at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond) include restrooms (bathhouse), picnic area, pavilion (rentable), community room (rentable), car-top boat launch.

When is the water warmest at Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond)?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond) located?

Sandy Island Beach State Park (Sandy Pond) is in Oswego County, NY, at 3387 County Rte 15, Pulaski, NY 13142.