Where is Stirling Basin?

Stirling Basin is a bay in New York.

What is the water temperature at Stirling Basin?

As of August 24, 2026, the water temperature at Stirling Basin in New York is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy MTKN6, 21.2 miles away.

What amenities does Stirling Basin have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Stirling Basin include camping-nearby.

Updated June 13, 2026

Stirling Basin

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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bay in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy MTKN6, as of Aug 24, 1:54 AM UTC

Water temp

72°F

22°C

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy MTKN6 (21.2 mi away), as of Aug 24, 1:54 AM UTC.

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Weather at Stirling Basin

H: 81° L: 70°

Clear

74°

Feels like 78°

Precipitation

23%

Humidity

88%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

70°

3 AM

70°

6 AM

70°

9 AM

72°

12 PM

77°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

78°

9 PM

74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stirling Basin?: Stirling Basin is a bay in New York.
What is the water temperature at Stirling Basin?: As of August 24, 2026, the water temperature at Stirling Basin in New York is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy MTKN6, 21.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Stirling Basin?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 24, 2026.
What amenities does Stirling Basin have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Stirling Basin include camping-nearby.

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