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Water temperature in Brooklyn

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brooklyn. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Brooklyn now

73.5

°F

July 31, 00:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

73.6°F

Tomorrow:

73.1°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

20:12

Day Length:

14 h. 21 min.

Brooklyn in August

Minimum:

39.3°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

44.5°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 72.4°F on 2017.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 72.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 72.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 17 74.0°F 76.3°F 74.6°F
Jul 18 73.5°F 76.8°F 74.6°F
Jul 19 74.1°F 77.1°F 75.0°F
Jul 20 72.7°F 76.3°F 74.8°F
Jul 21 72.3°F 76.3°F 74.9°F
Jul 22 72.3°F 76.0°F 75.2°F
Jul 23 73.7°F 74.6°F 75.2°F
Jul 24 72.7°F 74.1°F 74.9°F
Jul 25 71.8°F 73.8°F 74.6°F
Jul 26 72.5°F 75.3°F 74.8°F
Jul 27 72.2°F 75.7°F 74.8°F
Jul 28 73.2°F 76.0°F 74.9°F
Jul 29 73.4°F 74.9°F 75.0°F
Jul 30 73.6°F 76.2°F 75.2°F
Jul 31 73.5°F 78.1°F 75.1°F
Aug 1 73.1°F 77.6°F 74.8°F
Aug 2 72.8°F 76.8°F 74.4°F
Aug 3 72.8°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Aug 4 72.9°F 74.4°F 74.6°F
Aug 5 72.9°F 74.2°F 74.5°F
Aug 6 72.8°F 74.9°F 74.4°F
Aug 7 72.9°F 74.6°F 74.5°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn by month

In Brooklyn, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 51 swimming days.
The warmest water in Brooklyn was recorded on August 16, 2016, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2026, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 42.2°F in Winter, 48.2°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
New York City 73.7°F 5mi
Coney Island 73.8°F 6mi
Queens 73.5°F 6mi
Jersey City 73.7°F 9mi
Manhattan 73.3°F 9mi
Staten Island 73.7°F 12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn