Can you swim here today?
Rockaway Beach
Queens, New York · Beach
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Rockaway Beach is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 13.8 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM. — NWS Upton NY
Water temp
63°F
17°C
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (13.8 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.