What is the current water temperature in Manhattan?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Manhattan?

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 11.88°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 Manhattan

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Manhattan. 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.

53.4

°F

April 30, 17:02

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.0°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

19:51

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Manhattan in May

Minimum:

38.9°F

Average:

42.3°F

Maximum:

44.5°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 53.4°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 2.3°F higher 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 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 52.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.5°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 54.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.9°F, while the maximum might reach 55.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 16	51.2°F	45.2°F	48.2°F
Apr 17	51.7°F	46.3°F	49.0°F
Apr 18	50.9°F	47.4°F	49.0°F
Apr 19	51.8°F	46.7°F	49.0°F
Apr 20	51.7°F	45.4°F	49.0°F
Apr 21	49.2°F	47.0°F	48.9°F
Apr 22	48.8°F	46.9°F	48.8°F
Apr 23	48.9°F	48.7°F	49.2°F
Apr 24	49.2°F	51.5°F	49.9°F
Apr 25	50.9°F	52.2°F	50.6°F
Apr 26	51.0°F	54.0°F	50.5°F
Apr 27	49.9°F	53.3°F	50.5°F
Apr 28	50.8°F	51.8°F	50.5°F
Apr 29	51.0°F	50.8°F	50.4°F
Apr 30	53.4°F	52.7°F	51.1°F
May 1	53.9°F	55.0°F	51.6°F
May 2	54.0°F	53.0°F	51.7°F
May 3	54.4°F	51.6°F	52.2°F
May 4	55.1°F	54.6°F	52.8°F
May 5	55.2°F	54.3°F	52.9°F
May 6	55.0°F	54.2°F	52.7°F
May 7	55.4°F	54.6°F	53.2°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 Manhattan by month

In Manhattan, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 52 swimming days.

The warmest water in Manhattan was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2026, dipping to 32.7°F. The average readings by season are 41.6°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.6°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
New York City	54.5°F	5mi
The Bronx	51.0°F	7mi
Jersey City	54.5°F	7mi
Brooklyn	52.8°F	9mi
Queens	50.9°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan