What is the current water temperature in New York City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in New York City?

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 18.99°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 New York City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in New York 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.

66.2

°F

October 16, 10:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.5°F

Tomorrow:

65.8°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 7 min.

New York City in October

Minimum:

39.5°F

Average:

41.8°F

Maximum:

43.5°F

Sea water temperature in New York City today

As of now, in New York City, the water temperature is 66.2°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 1.9°F higher 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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 61.8°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.8°F.

Daily water temperature in New York City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 2	71.2°F	69.0°F	68.4°F
Oct 3	70.7°F	68.9°F	68.1°F
Oct 4	69.2°F	68.5°F	67.6°F
Oct 5	69.0°F	67.9°F	67.3°F
Oct 6	68.7°F	67.4°F	66.9°F
Oct 7	69.3°F	67.4°F	66.6°F
Oct 8	69.3°F	67.7°F	67.0°F
Oct 9	69.4°F	67.8°F	66.7°F
Oct 10	69.6°F	67.5°F	66.3°F
Oct 11	67.7°F	67.2°F	65.9°F
Oct 12	67.1°F	66.3°F	65.2°F
Oct 13	66.4°F	65.7°F	65.2°F
Oct 14	65.9°F	65.0°F	64.8°F
Oct 15	65.5°F	64.9°F	64.8°F
Oct 16	66.2°F	64.3°F	64.3°F
Oct 17	65.8°F	63.9°F	64.0°F
Oct 18	65.3°F	62.4°F	63.5°F
Oct 19	65.0°F	61.8°F	63.1°F
Oct 20	64.3°F	61.2°F	62.5°F
Oct 21	64.0°F	60.9°F	62.1°F
Oct 22	63.7°F	60.7°F	61.8°F
Oct 23	63.3°F	61.4°F	61.5°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 New York City by month

In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 58 swimming days.

The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 79.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2025, dipping to 34.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 71.9°F in Summer, and 63.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Jersey City	66.2°F	4mi
Manhattan	65.8°F	5mi
Brooklyn	65.6°F	5mi
Queens	65.5°F	9mi
Coney Island	65.6°F	9mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from New York City