What is the current water temperature in Jersey City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Jersey City?

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 12.96°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 Jersey City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Jersey City. 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.

55.3

°F

May 7, 04:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

56.1°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

14 h. 10 min.

Jersey City in May

Minimum:

39.0°F

Average:

42.6°F

Maximum:

44.5°F

Sea water temperature in Jersey City today

As of now, in Jersey City, the water temperature is 55.3°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 1.8°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 rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.0°F, while the maximum might reach 57.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Jersey City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	49.6°F	48.6°F	49.6°F
Apr 24	49.6°F	51.6°F	50.3°F
Apr 25	51.4°F	52.4°F	50.9°F
Apr 26	51.4°F	53.9°F	50.8°F
Apr 27	50.1°F	53.2°F	50.8°F
Apr 28	50.9°F	52.0°F	50.8°F
Apr 29	51.2°F	50.6°F	50.7°F
Apr 30	54.5°F	52.8°F	51.8°F
May 1	52.5°F	54.8°F	51.9°F
May 2	52.0°F	53.3°F	52.2°F
May 3	54.0°F	51.9°F	52.7°F
May 4	52.4°F	54.7°F	53.1°F
May 5	53.9°F	54.3°F	53.4°F
May 6	55.5°F	54.2°F	53.2°F
May 7	55.3°F	54.6°F	53.5°F
May 8	56.1°F	55.4°F	54.3°F
May 9	56.8°F	56.7°F	55.0°F
May 10	56.5°F	56.4°F	54.7°F
May 11	56.0°F	55.9°F	54.2°F
May 12	56.5°F	56.4°F	54.7°F
May 13	57.2°F	58.8°F	55.4°F
May 14	57.0°F	58.4°F	55.2°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 Jersey City by month

In Jersey City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 57 swimming days.

The warmest water in Jersey City was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 79.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 2, 2026, dipping to 32.3°F. The average readings by season are 41.9°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 72.0°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	55.3°F	4mi
Manhattan	55.0°F	7mi
Brooklyn	54.1°F	9mi
Coney Island	53.6°F	11mi
Staten Island	55.6°F	12mi
Queens	53.2°F	13mi
The Bronx	54.3°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Jersey City