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 11.21°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.

52.2

°F

April 17, 02:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

52.0°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

19:37

Day Length:

13 h. 22 min.

Coney Island in April

Minimum:

41.5°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 52.2°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 3.2°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 fall 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 52.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 44.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.2°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
Apr 3	45.0°F	45.5°F	44.7°F
Apr 4	42.4°F	45.2°F	44.4°F
Apr 5	45.3°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Apr 6	43.8°F	45.7°F	44.9°F
Apr 7	44.9°F	45.9°F	45.3°F
Apr 8	45.2°F	45.7°F	45.6°F
Apr 9	45.1°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
Apr 10	46.5°F	46.0°F	45.9°F
Apr 11	46.7°F	46.2°F	46.2°F
Apr 12	47.7°F	45.9°F	46.5°F
Apr 13	46.9°F	45.8°F	47.0°F
Apr 14	47.3°F	44.9°F	47.2°F
Apr 15	47.5°F	45.7°F	48.0°F
Apr 16	51.7°F	45.6°F	48.5°F
Apr 17	52.2°F	45.9°F	49.0°F
Apr 18	52.0°F	46.5°F	48.8°F
Apr 19	51.9°F	45.5°F	48.7°F
Apr 20	51.9°F	44.7°F	48.7°F
Apr 21	51.8°F	46.1°F	48.6°F
Apr 22	52.3°F	48.0°F	49.1°F
Apr 23	52.7°F	49.0°F	49.5°F
Apr 24	53.0°F	49.6°F	49.8°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

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	51.7°F	6mi
Staten Island	53.4°F	8mi
New York City	52.4°F	9mi
Queens	50.3°F	11mi
Jersey City	52.4°F	11mi
Charleston	53.7°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island