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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.
Sea temperature in Coney Island now

61.3

°F

May 22, 05:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.0°F

Tomorrow:

61.5°F

Sunrise:

05:34

Sunset:

20:12

Day Length:

14 h. 38 min.

Coney Island in May

Minimum:

40.7°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 61.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 60.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.3°F on 2016.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.5°F, while the maximum might reach 63.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
May 8 52.6°F 55.5°F 53.7°F
May 9 52.4°F 55.6°F 54.1°F
May 10 52.4°F 55.3°F 53.8°F
May 11 53.1°F 55.1°F 53.7°F
May 12 53.2°F 55.6°F 54.1°F
May 13 52.3°F 57.4°F 54.4°F
May 14 52.3°F 57.4°F 54.4°F
May 15 52.7°F 57.1°F 54.8°F
May 16 53.2°F 58.0°F 55.3°F
May 17 53.2°F 58.9°F 55.8°F
May 18 54.8°F 58.7°F 56.0°F
May 19 55.4°F 60.3°F 56.5°F
May 20 57.8°F 59.7°F 57.2°F
May 21 61.0°F 59.5°F 57.4°F
May 22 61.3°F 59.2°F 58.0°F
May 23 61.5°F 59.0°F 58.2°F
May 24 61.8°F 58.3°F 58.6°F
May 25 61.8°F 56.7°F 58.5°F
May 26 62.1°F 56.6°F 58.8°F
May 27 63.2°F 57.2°F 59.9°F
May 28 63.4°F 57.0°F 60.1°F
May 29 63.8°F 57.4°F 60.5°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 Coney Island by month

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In Coney Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 53 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, 48.5°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Brooklyn 61.3°F 6mi
Staten Island 62.8°F 8mi
New York City 62.4°F 9mi
Queens 60.3°F 11mi
Jersey City 62.4°F 11mi
Charleston 63.6°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island