How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the south point of the traffic circle at the south end of the Robert Moses Causeway on Fire Island, proceed east on the park road for 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to a turnaround and then head back west for 0.3 km (0.2 mi) to the entrance to Fire Island Coast Guard Station, then follow the entrance road west to the station boat basin on Fire island Inlet. The bench marks are located near the station and east along the park road. The tide gage and staff were on the outside of the west bulkhead of the boat basin.