Farm Shoals is a shallow marine area within the Great South Bay, located off the south shore of Long Island, New York. It is situated close to the north shore of Fire Island National Seashore, specifically near the community of Kismet on Fire Island. The shoals are characterized by extensive fingers of sandbars that are exposed at low tide, creating a complex, shallow-water environment. Paddlers typically access this area by launching a kayak into the Great South Bay. The primary consideration for paddling here is the significant tidal influence. Water levels can drop dramatically at low tide, potentially stranding paddlers on the sandbars, as evidenced by boaters getting moored in the bay due to low water. Paddlers must carefully plan their trip timing to navigate the channels and cross the sandbars with sufficient water depth, ideally paddling on a rising tide. The area is adjacent to a marked navigation channel, the Farm Shoals Channel, which indicates the presence of commercial and recreational boat traffic that paddlers must be aware of, especially when crossing. The proximity to Fire Island National Seashore offers a scenic backdrop of a protected barrier island. The overall experience is one of navigating a broad, open bay with expansive views, where careful attention to tide charts and nautical charts is essential for safe travel across the shifting sandbars.