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 15.2°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.

59.4

°F

May 21, 01:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.2°F

Sunrise:

05:34

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 37 min.

Brooklyn in May

Minimum:

39.9°F

Average:

43.2°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Brooklyn today

As of now, in Brooklyn, the water temperature is 59.4°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 2.1°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.7°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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.2°F, while the maximum might reach 62.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Brooklyn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	54.1°F	54.6°F	53.1°F
May 8	53.3°F	55.5°F	53.6°F
May 9	53.5°F	55.5°F	54.1°F
May 10	52.6°F	55.4°F	53.9°F
May 11	53.3°F	55.2°F	53.7°F
May 12	53.0°F	55.5°F	54.0°F
May 13	53.0°F	57.4°F	54.6°F
May 14	52.8°F	57.3°F	54.5°F
May 15	53.3°F	57.1°F	55.0°F
May 16	53.1°F	57.7°F	55.1°F
May 17	53.9°F	58.5°F	55.9°F
May 18	55.6°F	58.6°F	56.0°F
May 19	57.5°F	60.8°F	56.7°F
May 20	59.4°F	60.4°F	57.3°F
May 21	59.4°F	58.9°F	57.2°F
May 22	60.2°F	58.7°F	58.1°F
May 23	60.5°F	58.8°F	58.4°F
May 24	61.0°F	58.6°F	58.8°F
May 25	61.0°F	57.1°F	58.8°F
May 26	61.2°F	57.0°F	59.0°F
May 27	62.0°F	57.7°F	59.8°F
May 28	62.3°F	57.5°F	60.2°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	60.4°F	5mi
Coney Island	57.8°F	6mi
Queens	59.5°F	6mi
Jersey City	60.4°F	9mi
Manhattan	60.7°F	9mi
Staten Island	59.1°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brooklyn