TV channels & antenna towers in Seaside, New York

Seaside has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 6.6 miles to the W.

52TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.6 mito the closest tower
12,754population

Network channels in Seaside

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 13 mi313° NW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 13 mi313° NW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 13 mi313° NW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 13 mi313° NW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 13 mi313° NW GoodNew York, NY
IONWPXU-LDION35 14 mi328° NNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 14 mi324° NW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 14 mi324° NW GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 14 mi324° NW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 15 mi325° NW GoodMiddletown Township, NJ

Over-the-air TV in Seaside

With roughly 12,800 residents, Seaside is a town in New York. Our map shows 52 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 37 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to New York, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 11 (WPIX), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 12 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Seaside

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Seaside sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles northwest of Seaside (313° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Seaside at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Seaside, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Seaside

The farthest main network tower for Seaside is WABC-TV (ABC), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WCBS-TV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Seaside

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power6.6 mi 272° WGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power6.6 mi 272° WGoodNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power13 mi 332° NNWFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A13 mi 313° NWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power13 mi 313° NWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power13 mi 313° NWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power13 mi 313° NWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power13 mi 313° NWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power13 mi 313° NWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A13 mi 313° NWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power13 mi 313° NWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power13 mi 313° NWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power13 mi 313° NWFairPort Jervis, NY
WNYK-LDLow power14 mi 328° NNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power14 mi 328° NNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power14 mi 328° NNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power14 mi 328° NNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power14 mi 328° NNWWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power14 mi 324° NWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power14 mi 324° NWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power14 mi 324° NWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power14 mi 324° NWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power14 mi 324° NWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A14 mi 324° NWFairEdison, NJ
W09CZ-DLow power15 mi 331° NNWFairRoslyn, NY

How Seaside compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Seaside ranks 164th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Far Rockaway, 4.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Seaside: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 324° NW, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 14 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 39 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Seaside, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Seaside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Seaside, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of Seaside. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Seaside, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of Seaside. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Seaside, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of Seaside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Seaside, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Seaside. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Seaside?

52 transmitters within 70 miles of Seaside; around 39 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Seaside?

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Seaside sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Seaside?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Seaside?

WCBS-TV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Seaside?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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