Swimming

The salty Atlantic Ocean provides brisk water for swimming. Anyone is welcome to dip their toes in the water along the pier between the dock and the shore. Lifeguards are on duty when swimming is allowed, which is generally 9 am to 5 pm for most of the summer, and with shorter hours in September (when the water is often rather cold). Swimming on Star Island also includes Polar Bear Dips before breakfast for those brave souls.