Long Islands North Shore beaches are getting results in the latest water quality check, which is fantastic news for families and visitors who are heading to the shoreline this summer. The latest Beach Grades report from Save the Sound, which covers the 2025 swimming season says that seventeen North Shore beaches got A+ ratings. This shows that the water in Long Island Sound is getting healthier.
The report looked at 192 private beaches and took samples at least nine times during the season. It found that 77 percent of the beaches got A or B grades, which’s the highest percentage since 2022. This is a 5 percent improvement from the year. The good results show that the efforts to protect the environment manage wastewater and conserve the community are working well on the North Shore.
Some of the beaches are in Suffolk County and Nassau County. There are eleven A+ beaches in Suffolk County and six in Nassau County. Some of the spots include Bayville, Glen Cove beaches, Crab Meadow Beach in Northport, Callahans Beach in Smithtown, Port Jefferson West, Wildwood State Park in Wading River and Southold Beach on the North Fork. These beaches had low bacteria levels and met the strict safety standards for swimming.
Save the Sound is a group that works to protect Long Island Sound. They give grades based on how clean the water’s. The A+ rating means the water is very clean and clear. It is safe for swimmers, kayakers and people who like to go to the beach. Four beaches in the whole area did not pass and none of them are on the North Shore of Long Island.
This is news as Memorial Day weekend is coming up and the summer season is starting. Clean water makes it more fun to go to the beach. It also helps the local economy. People who own businesses in towns are very happy and they say they are getting more bookings for beachfront rentals and waterfront dining.
The reason the water is getting cleaner is because of the work that has been done to improve the infrastructure. This includes fixing systems, managing stormwater and reducing pollution. It is an example of what can happen when people work together to protect the environment. However experts say we need to keep working to protect the water especially with the challenges of climate change and old infrastructure.
The report from Save the Sound is a resource for people who are planning to go to the beach. They have maps and data that show which beaches are clean and safe. The group encourages people to be responsible when they go to the beach like throwing away trash and helping with up events.
The good results for 2025 are a start for the 2026 season. Long Island Sound is getting healthier. The North Shore beaches are some of the best examples of what can happen when people take care of the environment. Families who are looking for an beautiful place to go to the beach now have even more reasons to visit the North Shore.
Whether you want to swim at a rated A+ beach or take a walk along the shoreline the latest report says that Long Islands North Shore is one of the best coastal destinations, in the Northeast. With people continuing to work to protect the environment these beaches will be great for generations to come.
