Interactive Swing Queue & Sunset Planner

Pier 35 NYC Giant Swings Wait-Time & Sunset Calculator

Estimate queue wait times for Pier 35’s 4 waterfront porch swings, East River sunset lighting, and Manhattan Bridge train intervals.

3. Arrival Hour (Open 6AM–11PM)5:00 PM
6:00 AM12:00 PM6:00 PM10:00 PM
Giant Swings Queue Wait
22 min
4 multi-person bench swings (100% Free)
Pier Crowd Load
100%
Peak sunset · Courtesy rotation ~5–10 min
Sunset & View Score
9.7 / 10
East River Golden Glow & Bridge Silhouette
Bridge Train Frequency
Every 4–6 mins
B/D/N/Q trains cross Manhattan Bridge deck
Pier 35 Waterfront Insider Advisory

Warm western light reflects off the East River wakes; both Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges frame the horizon.