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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

53.3

°F

May 1, 02:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.2°F

Tomorrow:

53.6°F

Sunrise:

05:55

Sunset:

19:52

Day Length:

13 h. 57 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 53.3°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 53.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.6°F, while the maximum might reach 55.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Apr 17 50.5°F 45.9°F 49.1°F
Apr 18 49.4°F 46.5°F 48.9°F
Apr 19 51.4°F 45.5°F 49.0°F
Apr 20 50.3°F 44.7°F 48.8°F
Apr 21 49.9°F 46.1°F 48.7°F
Apr 22 49.7°F 48.0°F 49.1°F
Apr 23 50.0°F 49.0°F 49.5°F
Apr 24 49.2°F 49.6°F 49.7°F
Apr 25 52.6°F 50.5°F 50.5°F
Apr 26 51.9°F 51.2°F 50.3°F
Apr 27 50.5°F 50.5°F 50.4°F
Apr 28 50.5°F 50.5°F 50.3°F
Apr 29 50.8°F 50.8°F 50.6°F
Apr 30 53.2°F 51.5°F 51.1°F
May 1 53.3°F 52.2°F 51.2°F
May 2 53.6°F 51.9°F 51.4°F
May 3 54.0°F 51.1°F 51.9°F
May 4 54.7°F 51.9°F 52.6°F
May 5 55.0°F 52.3°F 52.8°F
May 6 54.8°F 53.1°F 52.7°F
May 7 55.4°F 54.7°F 53.3°F
May 8 55.9°F 55.5°F 53.8°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 53.2°F 6mi
Staten Island 54.4°F 8mi
New York City 54.9°F 9mi
Queens 51.2°F 11mi
Jersey City 54.9°F 11mi
Charleston 54.1°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island