Scuba Network dive-site page listing Prybil Beach as a beginner shore site with mild current.
Prybil Beach: beginner shore dive in Glen Cove
Permits and beach access are easiest through a local operator familiar with Glen Cove rules.
Prybil Beach is a Glen Cove shore dive on the Long Island Sound side, with a gradual sandy slope, slack-tide timing, and a reputation as a practical beginner site when the tide and access rules line up. It is more about calm training water, small Sound critters, and clean timing than about dramatic relief.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.1m - 7.6m
Depth Note
The dive slopes gradually from about 20ft to 25ft offshore, with a little more depth at high tide.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Mild Long Island Sound shore diving with a gradual slope, variable visibility, and a high-slack-tide entry window.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use a dive flag, respect Glen Cove permit and resident access rules, and plan the entry around high slack tide so the slope and exit stay easy.
Access Restrictions
Resident access rules and town permit requirements apply unless you are diving with Scuba Network.
Legal Notes
Dive flag required; check Glen Cove permit rules before entering the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good beginner shore dive and training site, especially for controlled practice at slack tide.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Scuba Network dive-site page listing Prybil Beach as a beginner shore site with mild current.
Beach guide noting resident-only access for Prybil Beach.
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