Where is Norton Basin?

Norton Basin is a bay in New York.

What is the water temperature at Norton Basin?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Norton Basin in New York is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 14.3 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Norton Basin

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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bay in Queens 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 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 4:48 PM UTC

Water temp

76°F

24°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:48 PM UTC.

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Weather at Norton Basin

H: 77° L: 66°

Patchy rain nearby

75°

Feels like 79°

Precipitation

75%

Humidity

80%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

3.4

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

67°

3 AM

66°

6 AM

66°

9 AM

71°

12 PM

74°

3 PM

75°

6 PM

74°

9 PM

69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norton Basin?: Norton Basin is a bay in New York.
What is the water temperature at Norton Basin?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Norton Basin in New York is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 14.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Norton Basin?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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