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 5.19°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.

41.3

°F

January 16, 23:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.0°F

Tomorrow:

41.2°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

9 h. 38 min.

Coney Island in January

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

49.0°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 41.3°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 1.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 39.8°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 40.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 39.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 2	41.1°F	44.6°F	44.5°F
Jan 3	41.0°F	43.0°F	44.1°F
Jan 4	42.0°F	43.7°F	44.0°F
Jan 5	40.7°F	44.2°F	44.0°F
Jan 6	39.5°F	43.3°F	43.8°F
Jan 7	39.6°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Jan 8	40.5°F	42.6°F	43.4°F
Jan 9	40.0°F	41.7°F	43.2°F
Jan 10	39.2°F	39.0°F	42.7°F
Jan 11	39.2°F	39.7°F	42.6°F
Jan 12	40.1°F	40.5°F	42.6°F
Jan 13	40.5°F	39.1°F	42.7°F
Jan 14	39.7°F	40.6°F	42.8°F
Jan 15	40.0°F	40.5°F	42.4°F
Jan 16	41.3°F	39.8°F	42.5°F
Jan 17	41.2°F	40.0°F	42.3°F
Jan 18	40.9°F	39.4°F	42.1°F
Jan 19	40.9°F	39.4°F	42.0°F
Jan 20	40.0°F	38.4°F	41.1°F
Jan 21	40.4°F	39.0°F	41.6°F
Jan 22	40.1°F	38.8°F	41.2°F
Jan 23	39.8°F	35.8°F	41.0°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 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 21, 2021, dipping to 35.6°F. The average readings by season are 43.1°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	40.4°F	6mi
Staten Island	39.8°F	8mi
New York City	39.8°F	9mi
Queens	41.1°F	11mi
Jersey City	39.8°F	11mi
Charleston	38.5°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island