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 11.59°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.

52.9

°F

November 16, 09:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

16:38

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

Coney Island in November

Minimum:

39.7°F

Average:

42.7°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 52.9°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 2.9°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.6°F on 2018.

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 51.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 2	57.8°F	60.9°F	59.3°F
Nov 3	57.3°F	60.9°F	58.9°F
Nov 4	58.1°F	59.9°F	58.8°F
Nov 5	58.0°F	58.6°F	58.5°F
Nov 6	57.7°F	59.9°F	58.5°F
Nov 7	57.2°F	60.2°F	58.2°F
Nov 8	56.5°F	60.4°F	58.1°F
Nov 9	57.1°F	60.2°F	57.8°F
Nov 10	56.2°F	59.7°F	57.4°F
Nov 11	55.9°F	59.5°F	57.2°F
Nov 12	55.8°F	59.3°F	56.9°F
Nov 13	55.5°F	59.2°F	56.9°F
Nov 14	53.5°F	58.5°F	56.2°F
Nov 15	53.0°F	57.2°F	55.9°F
Nov 16	52.9°F	56.4°F	55.7°F
Nov 17	52.7°F	56.3°F	55.6°F
Nov 18	52.1°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Nov 19	52.1°F	56.0°F	54.9°F
Nov 20	51.7°F	55.1°F	54.6°F
Nov 21	51.3°F	54.8°F	54.2°F
Nov 22	51.0°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Nov 23	50.6°F	54.0°F	53.5°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

In Coney Island, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 52 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 16, 2015, dipping to 35.1°F. The average readings by season are 43.2°F in Winter, 48.4°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 63.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	52.4°F	6mi
Staten Island	51.0°F	8mi
New York City	51.7°F	9mi
Queens	53.0°F	11mi
Jersey City	51.7°F	11mi
Charleston	50.0°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island