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Coney Island Beach Conditions Today

Coney Island Beach right now: water 60°F, surf 0–1 ft, wind 5 mph from the SSW. Next low tide at 9:01 PM.

live · NOAA + Open-Meteo

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0–1 ft

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Sunny, high near 66°. No real rain risk. All-day beach window.

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63°

Air

57°

Feels

60°

Water

10 mph

Wind

3

UV

0%

Rain

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 1% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

10 mph

from the SW

UV Index

3

Moderate

easy sunscreen day

Time to Burn

UV 3 · incl. sand glare
48min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30 if you are out for more than an hour.

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

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ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
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Moderate
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Calm pattern today. Currents can still surprise — keep kids within reach.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Green Flag

calm, swim easy

estimated · trust the lifeguard

Water by Monthtypical

avg 2021–2024
41
J
41
F
44
M
51
A
61
M
69
J
78
J
76
A
73
S
64
O
54
N
45
D

Warmest around July (78°), coolest around February (41°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Coney Island Beach station 8518750); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Coney Island Beach conditions today

The water at Coney Island Beach is 60°F (16°C) today, 6°F warmer than the usual 54°F for November. For swimming it is chilly: bracing for most people, and a wetsuit helps. Waves are 0–1 ft (small). The air is 63°F, feeling like 59°F, with light 5 mph winds from the SSW. The UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

The water holds steady around 59°F through Sun Nov 8.

Coney Island Beach 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Coney Island Beach, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRainWater
TodayCloudy66°F10 mph0.9 ft31%59°F
Tue Nov 3Cloudy67°F8 mph0.9 ft44%59°F
Wed Nov 4Fog64°F16 mph1.2 ft41%60°F
Thu Nov 5Drizzle65°F9 mph2.4 ft254%60°F
Fri Nov 6Drizzle67°F8 mph2.3 ft351%60°F
Sat Nov 7Cloudy63°F19 mph2.4 ft317%60°F
Sun Nov 8Cloudy55°F12 mph2.4 ft36%60°F

Tide times at Coney Island Beach

High and low tides for the next 7 days, from NOAA’s predictions for tide station 8518750. Heights are in feet above the average low tide. The shell window is the last hour and a quarter of the ebb and the first three-quarters of the flood around the day’s lowest daylight low, when the most sand is bare; the lowest low of the week is marked.

Highs and lows, this weekNOAA
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Shell window
TodayHigh 1:57 AM 4.5Low 8:09 AM 0.8High 2:13 PM 5.0Low 9:01 PM 0.36:54 AM–8:54 AM
Tue Nov 3High 2:58 AM 4.7Low 9:18 AM 0.7High 3:16 PM 4.8Low 9:57 PM 0.28:03 AM–10:03 AM
Wed Nov 4High 3:59 AM 4.9Low 10:19 AM 0.6High 4:18 PM 4.8Low 10:47 PM 0.19:04 AM–11:04 AM
Thu Nov 5High 4:56 AM 5.1Low 11:12 AM 0.4High 5:14 PM 4.8Low 11:33 PM 0.09:57 AM–11:57 AM
Fri Nov 6High 5:45 AM 5.4Low 12:02 PM 0.2High 6:02 PM 4.8—10:47 AM–12:47 PM
Sat Nov 7Low 12:17 AM 0.0High 6:27 AM 5.5Low 12:49 PM 0.1High 6:46 PM 4.811:34 AM–1:34 PM
Sun Nov 8Low 12:59 AM 0.1High 7:07 AM 5.6Low 1:34 PM 0.0High 7:27 PM 4.712:19 PM–2:19 PM · best

Coney Island Beach water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Coney Island Beach for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in July (78°F) and coolest in February (41°F). It averages 74°F or warmer, comfortable for most swimmers, in July, August.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January41°F5°CCold
February41°F5°CCold
March44°F7°CCold
April51°F11°CCold
May61°F16°CChilly
June69°F21°CCool
July78°F26°CComfortable
August76°F25°CComfortable
September73°F23°CCool
October64°F18°CChilly
November (now)54°F12°CCold
December45°F7°CCold

Staying safe at Coney Island Beach

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 3 today. Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Dogs. Dogs are allowed right now, on a leash. Allowed until May 1.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Coney Island Beach rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Coney Island Beach it’s small.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Coney Island Beach it’s light.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Coney Island Beach conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature at Coney Island Beach today?

60°F (16°C), 6°F warmer than the usual 54°F for November.

Is the water warm enough to swim at Coney Island Beach today?

At 60°F the water is chilly: bracing for most people, and a wetsuit helps. Waves are 0–1 ft, which is small.

How big are the waves at Coney Island Beach today?

0–1 ft, which is small. The wind is 5 mph from the SSW.

What time is high tide at Coney Island Beach today?

High tide is at 1:57 AM and 2:13 PM, and low tide is at 8:09 AM and 9:01 PM. Times are NOAA predictions.

What is the UV index at Coney Island Beach today?

The UV index peaks at 3 (moderate). Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

What is the beach weather at Coney Island Beach this week?

Highs run 55–67°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Thu Nov 5 and Fri Nov 6. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

What is the water temperature at Coney Island Beach in November?

The water at Coney Island Beach averages about 54°F (12°C) in November.

When is the water warmest at Coney Island Beach?

July is the warmest month, averaging 78°F. February is the coolest, at 41°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Coney Island Beach?

The water averages 74°F or warmer from July and August. July is the warmest, at 78°F.

Conditions at beaches near Coney Island Beach

The usual water temperature in November at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

Jacob Riis Park conditions5 mi55°F
Rockaway Beach conditions7 mi55°F
Long Beach conditions17 mi56°F
Orchard Beach conditions23 mi—
Jones Beach State Park conditions24 mi56°F
Robert Moses State Park conditions38 mi56°F

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