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 6.05°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.

42.9

°F

April 3, 03:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.6°F

Tomorrow:

42.8°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

19:23

Day Length:

12 h. 46 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 42.9°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 1.8°F lower 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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 42.7°F on 2017.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 43.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.8°F, while the maximum might reach 44.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Coney Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 20	38.4°F	43.0°F	42.5°F
Mar 21	38.9°F	43.1°F	42.2°F
Mar 22	39.6°F	43.7°F	42.7°F
Mar 23	40.0°F	44.3°F	42.7°F
Mar 24	39.1°F	43.6°F	42.7°F
Mar 25	39.6°F	42.0°F	42.8°F
Mar 26	40.0°F	43.8°F	43.0°F
Mar 27	40.2°F	43.1°F	43.5°F
Mar 28	41.9°F	43.4°F	43.4°F
Mar 29	41.1°F	43.8°F	43.6°F
Mar 30	41.8°F	43.7°F	43.8°F
Mar 31	42.7°F	43.8°F	44.0°F
Apr 1	42.4°F	44.8°F	44.1°F
Apr 2	42.6°F	45.3°F	44.3°F
Apr 3	42.9°F	45.5°F	44.7°F
Apr 4	42.8°F	45.2°F	44.6°F
Apr 5	43.3°F	44.7°F	45.0°F
Apr 6	43.3°F	45.7°F	45.0°F
Apr 7	43.6°F	45.9°F	45.4°F
Apr 8	43.9°F	45.7°F	45.7°F
Apr 9	44.0°F	46.1°F	45.8°F
Apr 10	44.1°F	46.0°F	45.9°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	43.8°F	6mi
Staten Island	44.7°F	8mi
New York City	44.1°F	9mi
Queens	43.6°F	11mi
Jersey City	44.1°F	11mi
Charleston	49.1°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Coney Island