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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

74.3

°F

August 16, 13:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.3°F

Tomorrow:

74.1°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

19:53

Day Length:

13 h. 46 min.

Coney Island in August

Minimum:

40.5°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

45.0°F

Sea water temperature in Coney Island today

As of now, in Coney Island, the water temperature is 74.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 72.6°F on 2022.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 2 74.7°F 77.3°F 74.6°F
Aug 3 75.3°F 75.5°F 74.7°F
Aug 4 74.7°F 75.1°F 74.7°F
Aug 5 75.1°F 74.5°F 74.8°F
Aug 6 74.8°F 74.8°F 74.6°F
Aug 7 76.4°F 74.5°F 74.6°F
Aug 8 77.5°F 73.6°F 74.9°F
Aug 9 77.6°F 73.9°F 75.2°F
Aug 10 76.6°F 73.6°F 74.9°F
Aug 11 76.6°F 73.7°F 75.0°F
Aug 12 76.6°F 74.5°F 74.9°F
Aug 13 76.7°F 74.9°F 75.0°F
Aug 14 76.4°F 75.6°F 75.5°F
Aug 15 75.3°F 75.8°F 75.5°F
Aug 16 74.3°F 76.0°F 75.3°F
Aug 17 74.1°F 76.1°F 75.1°F
Aug 18 74.2°F 76.3°F 75.3°F
Aug 19 74.2°F 75.8°F 75.3°F
Aug 20 73.9°F 74.4°F 75.0°F
Aug 21 73.8°F 74.1°F 74.8°F
Aug 22 73.4°F 73.0°F 74.5°F
Aug 23 73.4°F 72.8°F 74.4°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 51 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, 48.4°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Brooklyn 75.7°F 6mi
Staten Island 75.7°F 8mi
New York City 75.6°F 9mi
Queens 75.5°F 11mi
Jersey City 75.6°F 11mi
Charleston 77.3°F 13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island