Bellport Village Marina

Situated at end of Bellport Lane on Bellport Bay—a northern arm of Great South Bay, Long Island. Coordinates: ~ 40° 45′ 15″ N, 72° 55′ 53″ W Approach: Boats should navigate via Bellport Reach channel, well-marked but requires attention to maintain position. The entrance offers about 6–8 ft at MLLW, with 2–3 ft alongside piers. Harbor Depth: 4–10 ft throughout; marina entrance roughly 6–8 ft, dockside 2–3 ft . Anchorage North of Town Dock: Approx. 5 ft depth—monitor tide before anchoring Tidal Range: Modest—typically ~0.2–0.3 m (~0.7–1 ft) fluctuation in Bellport Bay Tide Schedule: Example – Low at ~0.06 ft early morning; high near 0.77 ft around 10:54 AM Anchorage & Channel Conditions Holding Ground: Mud – decent holding but exposed to southwesterly winds . Shelter: Limited wave protection; the marina is mostly open to SW winds and wakes Wave Attenuation: Village is installing a wave-screen for additional protection Channel Maintenance: Local dredging maintains marked depths, though shoaling near inlets is cautioned Marina Facilities Slip Capacity: Over 150 berths (resident + transient slips). Includes launching ramp, fueling, water, minor repair Amenities: Playground, band shell, park-like settings. Ferry to Ho Hum Beach on Fire Island Navigation Tips & Safety Chart Datum: Depths refer to mean lower low water (MLLW); actual depth may exceed at high tide Use Local Charts: NOAA southern Long Island Coast Pilot warns of shifting shoals and hazards—local expertise recommended Maintain Channel Alignment: Especially west of Smith Point Bridge—stay within buoys; fishing boats may drift into channel Monitor Tides: Total variation under a foot, but slack water timing is important, particularly for deeper vessels. Charts and XTides are useful. Weather Exposure: SW winds bring the greatest wave action. Despite improvements, SW exposure remains a factor. Recommendations Use up-to-date NOAA charts and confirm active depths via local notices. Approach channel slowly; maintain buoy line. Plan arrival/departure near high/slack tide for safest clearance. Consult marina staff or local boaters for recent channel changes or dredging. Remain cautious of fishing boat traffic in Narrow Bay area.