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 13.11°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.

55.6

°F

May 9, 13:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

55.5°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

20:00

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Coney Island in May

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 55.6°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 1.4°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 stay about the same.

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 57.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 52.1°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.4°F, while the maximum might reach 56.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	50.5°F	52.4°F	49.9°F
Apr 26	51.2°F	49.2°F	49.8°F
Apr 27	50.5°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Apr 28	50.5°F	49.4°F	50.2°F
Apr 29	50.8°F	49.8°F	50.5°F
Apr 30	51.5°F	52.4°F	51.0°F
May 1	52.2°F	51.9°F	51.0°F
May 2	51.9°F	51.4°F	51.2°F
May 3	51.1°F	54.9°F	51.7°F
May 4	51.9°F	55.2°F	52.4°F
May 5	52.3°F	55.4°F	52.8°F
May 6	53.1°F	54.0°F	52.6°F
May 7	54.7°F	56.5°F	53.3°F
May 8	55.5°F	56.7°F	53.8°F
May 9	55.6°F	57.6°F	54.2°F
May 10	55.5°F	56.0°F	54.1°F
May 11	55.4°F	56.0°F	54.1°F
May 12	55.9°F	56.5°F	54.6°F
May 13	56.0°F	56.6°F	54.7°F
May 14	55.9°F	56.4°F	54.5°F
May 15	56.3°F	56.8°F	55.0°F
May 16	56.7°F	57.0°F	55.3°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 16, 2015, dipping to 35.1°F. The average readings by season are 43.2°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brooklyn	55.5°F	6mi
Staten Island	57.0°F	8mi
New York City	56.7°F	9mi
Queens	54.6°F	11mi
Jersey City	56.7°F	11mi
Charleston	59.0°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island