Manhattan Beach Park

760 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235

A compact, tree-backed Brooklyn beach east of Brighton — calmer water, picnic tables, ballfields, and designated BBQ zones make it the family pick of the Coney Island stretch. Not the California one; this is the Oriental Boulevard one.

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Decent day for a beach walk.

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 18 to 23 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 20 to 24 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
40 /100
ok
29 Swim
40 Sunbathe
67 Walk
66 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
18 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
62°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%
40
Sun Nov 8
62°

Sunny

3%
45
Mon Nov 9
59°

Sunny

4%
44
Tue Nov 10
61°

Mostly Sunny

0%
54
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 lot off Oriental Blvd plus residential street parking. Nearest subway is Brighton Beach (B/Q), ~15-minute walk east.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or promenade Memorial Day through October 1.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

760 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Is it safe to swim at Manhattan Beach Park today?

Manhattan Beach Park 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 Manhattan Beach Park dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or promenade Memorial Day through October 1.

Is there an entry fee at Manhattan Beach Park?

Entry to Manhattan Beach Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Manhattan Beach Park?

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

What amenities are at Manhattan Beach Park?

Amenities at Manhattan Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, concessions, playground, picnic area, boardwalk.

When is the water warmest at Manhattan Beach Park?

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 Manhattan Beach Park located?

Manhattan Beach Park is in Kings County, NY, at 760 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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