What is the current water temperature in Brooklyn?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brooklyn?

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 1.91°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

35.4

°F

January 30, 23:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.0°F

Tomorrow:

35.2°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

10 h. 3 min.

Brooklyn in February

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

43.7°F

Maximum:

47.4°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 35.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 4.2°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 37.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 16	40.4°F	38.6°F	41.6°F
Jan 17	40.0°F	38.8°F	41.4°F
Jan 18	39.5°F	38.2°F	41.1°F
Jan 19	39.5°F	38.2°F	41.1°F
Jan 20	40.2°F	37.8°F	40.6°F
Jan 21	39.7°F	38.2°F	40.7°F
Jan 22	38.7°F	38.2°F	40.4°F
Jan 23	39.0°F	36.1°F	40.2°F
Jan 24	38.7°F	38.0°F	40.3°F
Jan 25	38.2°F	37.5°F	40.0°F
Jan 26	38.2°F	36.9°F	39.6°F
Jan 27	37.4°F	37.3°F	39.3°F
Jan 28	35.1°F	38.1°F	39.2°F
Jan 29	36.0°F	38.6°F	39.3°F
Jan 30	35.4°F	38.2°F	39.6°F
Jan 31	35.2°F	38.1°F	39.4°F
Feb 1	34.9°F	38.0°F	39.1°F
Feb 2	34.9°F	38.3°F	39.1°F
Feb 3	34.9°F	37.7°F	39.1°F
Feb 4	35.1°F	37.4°F	39.3°F
Feb 5	34.8°F	38.6°F	39.0°F
Feb 6	34.8°F	38.3°F	38.9°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 January 28, 2026, dipping to 35.1°F. The average readings by season are 42.4°F in Winter, 48.3°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	34.5°F	5mi
Coney Island	36.1°F	6mi
Queens	36.7°F	6mi
Jersey City	34.5°F	9mi
Manhattan	34.5°F	9mi
Staten Island	34.2°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn