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 17.85°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.1

°F

October 10, 07:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

63.9°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

18:24

Day Length:

11 h. 23 min.

Coney Island in October

Minimum:

39.0°F

Average:

42.7°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 64.1°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 2.1°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.7°F on 2022.

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 62.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	68.3°F	70.2°F	69.6°F
Sep 27	67.2°F	71.3°F	69.5°F
Sep 28	66.7°F	71.7°F	69.2°F
Sep 29	66.8°F	71.2°F	69.3°F
Sep 30	66.4°F	70.7°F	68.8°F
Oct 1	66.4°F	71.5°F	68.6°F
Oct 2	67.2°F	70.7°F	68.0°F
Oct 3	66.5°F	70.3°F	67.9°F
Oct 4	66.3°F	69.2°F	67.6°F
Oct 5	66.0°F	68.7°F	67.2°F
Oct 6	65.1°F	69.1°F	66.8°F
Oct 7	65.1°F	69.5°F	66.8°F
Oct 8	64.5°F	69.7°F	67.1°F
Oct 9	64.2°F	68.9°F	66.5°F
Oct 10	64.1°F	68.4°F	66.2°F
Oct 11	63.9°F	67.3°F	66.0°F
Oct 12	63.4°F	66.8°F	65.4°F
Oct 13	63.1°F	66.2°F	65.2°F
Oct 14	62.7°F	65.7°F	64.8°F
Oct 15	62.7°F	65.4°F	64.8°F
Oct 16	62.3°F	65.6°F	64.4°F
Oct 17	62.0°F	64.2°F	64.0°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	64.2°F	6mi
Staten Island	64.1°F	8mi
New York City	64.5°F	9mi
Queens	64.1°F	11mi
Jersey City	64.5°F	11mi
Charleston	64.0°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island