How warm is the sea in New York in November?

The sea off New York averages about 11.0°C in November.

When is the best time to swim in New York?

New York's water is warmest in August (around 23°C). There are typically 2 months a year with sea temperatures above 22°C, roughly July–August.

Sea temperature in New York

Long Island's ocean shore and the Hamptons — cool but classic Atlantic swimming.

Beaches tracked

Coastal regions

Avg sea temp now

10.8°C

Best swim months

July–August

New York's ocean swimming is concentrated on Long Island's south shore — Rockaway, Jones Beach, Fire Island and the Hamptons — plus North Fork bays.

Beach	Region	Sea	Swim score
Georgica Beach	New York	11.3°C	Poor
Brighton Beach	New York	11.2°C	Poor
Rockaway Beach	New York	11.1°C	Poor
Jones Beach	New York	11.0°C	Poor
Cherry Grove Beach	New York	11.0°C	Poor
Smith Point Beach	New York	11.0°C	Poor
Westhampton Beach	New York	11.0°C	Poor
Sunset Bay Beach	New York	11.0°C	Poor
Main Beach East Hampton	New York	10.9°C	Poor
Coney Island	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Long Beach NY	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Robert Moses	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Gilgo Beach	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Cupsogue Beach	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Ponquogue Beach	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Two Mile Hollow Beach	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Woodlawn Beach	New York	10.8°C	Poor
Kismet Beach	New York	10.7°C	Poor
Ditch Plains	New York	10.6°C	Poor
Point Lookout Beach	New York	10.6°C	Poor
Fire Island	New York	10.5°C	Poor
Cooper's Beach	New York	10.4°C	Poor
Fire Island Beach	New York	10.4°C	Poor
Kirk Park Beach	New York	10.4°C	Poor
Montauk Beach	New York	10.3°C	Poor