Kings County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Manhattan Beach Park

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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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

78°F air · 71°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 12 mph.

Weather

78°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

71°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone

75 /100

great

67 Swim

80 Sunbathe

86 Walk

81 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

78°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

7 to 12 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

79°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

71°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

6:46 PM

6.2 ft · in 3.6h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

8s · S swell

Rip Current Risk

Moderate

NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ075 · Issued Jul 12, 7:00 AM

Barometer

30.19 inHg

1022 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

57 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 8mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:35 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:20 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:23 AM	High	4.7 ft
12:13 PM	Low	0.0 ft
6:46 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:17 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:22 AM	High	4.9 ft
1:12 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:42 PM	High	6.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:12 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
8:17 AM	High	5.2 ft
2:10 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
8:35 PM	High	6.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:05 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
9:11 AM	High	5.3 ft
3:06 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
9:27 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:53 AM	Low	-0.6 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.4 ft
3:58 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:18 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:39 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
10:59 AM	High	5.4 ft
4:48 PM	Low	0.1 ft
11:10 PM	High	5.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:23 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
11:53 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:38 PM	Low	0.4 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

78°

Sunny

Mon Jul 13

79°

Sunny

Tue Jul 14

86°

Sunny

Wed Jul 15

90°

Sunny

Thu Jul 16

88°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jul 17

85°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jul 18

85°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 12 mph wind

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

Beach Info

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

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersconcessionsplaygroundpicnic areaboardwalk

Frequently Asked

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.