Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Brooklyn's iconic 2.7-mile Riegelmann Boardwalk fronts nearly 3 miles of Atlantic beach backed by old-school amusement rides, Nathan's, and the Cyclone. Loud, crowded, and unapologetically urban — the boardwalk is mid-reconstruction into the 2030s but the beach stays open.

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Skip the beach today.

NWS alert active · 63°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 20 to 23 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 18 to 23 mph.

Weather

  • 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 3:19am est until november 8 at 6:00pm est by nws upton ny
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Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 3:19AM EST until November 8 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 6:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Air Temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
20 to 23 mph
W
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
37 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · New York City Region
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
63°F
Sunny
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Wave Height
4.9 ft
5s · WNW swell
Barometer
29.78 inHg
Falling 0.7 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
4:46 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
5:56 AM High 5.7 ft
12:02 PM Low 0.1 ft
6:13 PM High 4.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8517741, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Nov 7
63°

Mostly Sunny

1%
26
Sun Nov 8
63°

Sunny

3%
47
Mon Nov 9
60°

Sunny

4%
49
Tue Nov 10
62°

Mostly Sunny

0%
57
Wed Nov 11
61°

Mostly Sunny

0%
57
Thu Nov 12
56°

Chance Light Rain

26%
38
Fri Nov 13
52°

Chance Light Rain

41%
19

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Paid municipal lots along Surf Ave and near the aquarium; heavy street competition. Subway: D/F/N/Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Ave, one block from the boardwalk.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or boardwalk Memorial Day through October 1. Leashed dogs allowed on the boardwalk off-season.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

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Is it safe to swim at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk today?

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or boardwalk Memorial Day through October 1. Leashed dogs allowed on the boardwalk off-season.

Is there an entry fee at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk?

Entry to Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is free.

Are there lifeguards at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk?

Amenities at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk include lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk, showers, concessions, playground, bathhouse.

When is the water warmest at Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk located?

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is in Kings County, NY, at 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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