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 16.58°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.8

°F

October 19, 09:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.9°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

10 h. 59 min.

Manhattan in October

Minimum:

37.1°F

Average:

41.2°F

Maximum:

43.5°F

Sea water temperature in Manhattan today

As of now, in Manhattan, the water temperature is 61.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.5°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 61.0°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Manhattan

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 5	66.2°F	68.7°F	67.5°F
Oct 6	65.9°F	68.6°F	67.1°F
Oct 7	65.8°F	69.4°F	66.8°F
Oct 8	65.1°F	69.4°F	67.1°F
Oct 9	64.1°F	69.2°F	66.7°F
Oct 10	64.4°F	69.4°F	66.4°F
Oct 11	64.2°F	67.7°F	66.0°F
Oct 12	63.9°F	67.0°F	65.2°F
Oct 13	64.1°F	66.4°F	65.2°F
Oct 14	64.8°F	65.9°F	64.8°F
Oct 15	65.0°F	65.5°F	64.8°F
Oct 16	64.9°F	65.8°F	64.5°F
Oct 17	64.8°F	64.6°F	64.2°F
Oct 18	62.9°F	63.5°F	63.6°F
Oct 19	61.8°F	62.8°F	63.3°F
Oct 20	61.2°F	61.9°F	62.7°F
Oct 21	60.9°F	62.1°F	62.3°F
Oct 22	60.6°F	62.0°F	62.0°F
Oct 23	60.4°F	62.8°F	61.8°F
Oct 24	60.0°F	60.7°F	61.5°F
Oct 25	59.7°F	60.6°F	61.2°F
Oct 26	59.5°F	60.2°F	60.9°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 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	61.7°F	5mi
The Bronx	62.0°F	7mi
Jersey City	61.7°F	7mi
Brooklyn	62.1°F	9mi
Queens	62.7°F	10mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Manhattan