What is the current water temperature in Coney Island?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Coney Island?

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 22.55°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Coney Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Coney Island. 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.

72.6

°F

July 17, 03:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

72.5°F

Tomorrow:

72.8°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

20:24

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

Coney Island in July

Minimum:

39.6°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 72.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.2°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 rise 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 76.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 73.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 73.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 72.8°F, while the maximum might reach 73.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 3	72.9°F	72.0°F	71.3°F
Jul 4	74.3°F	73.4°F	71.8°F
Jul 5	75.8°F	73.0°F	71.8°F
Jul 6	75.1°F	72.4°F	71.9°F
Jul 7	72.0°F	73.7°F	72.8°F
Jul 8	69.7°F	73.8°F	72.5°F
Jul 9	70.2°F	73.8°F	72.2°F
Jul 10	70.8°F	74.1°F	72.8°F
Jul 11	71.5°F	74.2°F	73.3°F
Jul 12	71.5°F	74.0°F	73.3°F
Jul 13	72.4°F	72.8°F	73.6°F
Jul 14	72.2°F	75.3°F	74.0°F
Jul 15	72.3°F	75.7°F	74.0°F
Jul 16	72.5°F	77.3°F	74.7°F
Jul 17	72.6°F	76.6°F	74.8°F
Jul 18	72.8°F	77.3°F	75.0°F
Jul 19	73.1°F	76.9°F	75.3°F
Jul 20	73.2°F	77.2°F	75.4°F
Jul 21	73.2°F	77.3°F	75.4°F
Jul 22	73.4°F	76.6°F	75.6°F
Jul 23	73.3°F	75.2°F	75.5°F
Jul 24	73.0°F	74.3°F	75.2°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 Coney Island by month

In Coney Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 51 swimming days.

The warmest water in Coney Island was recorded on August 16, 2016, reaching a 79.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2026, dipping to 33.8°F. The average readings by season are 42.9°F in Winter, 48.4°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	74.0°F	6mi
Staten Island	74.2°F	8mi
New York City	74.9°F	9mi
Queens	74.1°F	11mi
Jersey City	74.9°F	11mi
Charleston	75.6°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island