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 1.37°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 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.

34.5

°F

February 12, 04:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.1°F

Tomorrow:

34.4°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Coney Island in February

Minimum:

41.1°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

47.4°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 34.5°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 5.5°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 stay about the same.

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 42.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 37.3°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 34.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 29	37.1°F	39.5°F	40.1°F
Jan 30	36.1°F	39.6°F	40.2°F
Jan 31	35.6°F	39.3°F	39.7°F
Feb 1	36.2°F	39.1°F	39.4°F
Feb 2	34.7°F	40.0°F	39.4°F
Feb 3	35.6°F	38.8°F	39.4°F
Feb 4	35.4°F	38.1°F	39.5°F
Feb 5	35.5°F	39.6°F	39.2°F
Feb 6	35.6°F	39.2°F	39.2°F
Feb 7	35.2°F	39.0°F	39.1°F
Feb 8	34.1°F	38.9°F	39.0°F
Feb 9	34.6°F	38.0°F	39.5°F
Feb 10	35.3°F	38.1°F	39.2°F
Feb 11	35.1°F	38.6°F	39.5°F
Feb 12	34.5°F	38.8°F	39.9°F
Feb 13	34.4°F	38.7°F	39.9°F
Feb 14	34.4°F	39.9°F	39.9°F
Feb 15	34.4°F	38.3°F	39.8°F
Feb 16	34.3°F	38.2°F	39.7°F
Feb 17	34.3°F	38.2°F	39.8°F
Feb 18	34.1°F	37.9°F	39.6°F
Feb 19	34.1°F	37.1°F	39.6°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 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 8, 2026, dipping to 34.1°F. The average readings by season are 43.0°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	34.3°F	6mi
Staten Island	33.7°F	8mi
New York City	34.6°F	9mi
Queens	34.8°F	11mi
Jersey City	34.6°F	11mi
Charleston	33.0°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island