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.

95% rain · High rip current risk · 78°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Weather

  • 78°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 95% rain — wet day — beach day is off

Water

  • 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

  • High rip current risk — nws: life-threatening rip currents likely
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14 Swim
19 Sunbathe
27 Walk
60 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
78°F
Smoke
Wind
13 mph
S
Rain
95%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 10 AM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 11 AM
Tomorrow
84°F
Sunny
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.0 ft
S swell
Rip Current Risk
High
NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ075 · Issued Jul 18, 6:50 AM
Tomorrow: Moderate
Barometer
29.82 inHg
1010 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
57 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
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.

Today Jul 18
78°

Patchy Smoke

95%
36
Sun Jul 19
84°

Sunny

1%
78
Mon Jul 20
81°

Sunny

0%
85
Tue Jul 21
82°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

71%
16
Wed Jul 22
82°

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

73%
13
Thu Jul 23
80°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

19%
76
Fri Jul 24
80°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

15%
83
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F

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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