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Hoyt Lake

Tourist attraction · Buffalo, New York

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Editor's Notes
Hoyt Lake sits in Buffalo's Delaware Park, part of the grand park system Frederick Law Olmsted — co-designer of New York's Central Park — laid out for the city in the 1870s. You can rent a paddleboat below the art museum on its shore.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BUFN6, as of Aug 23, 9:48 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
75°F
24°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy BUFN6 (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Hoyt Lake

H: 70° L: 60°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
62°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
92%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Moderate rain
66°
6 AM
Moderate rain
62°
9 AM
Moderate rain
64°
12 PM
Moderate rain
69°
3 PM
Moderate rain
70°
6 PM
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
63°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hoyt Lake?
Hoyt Lake is a tourist attraction in Buffalo, New York.
What is the water temperature at Hoyt Lake?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Hoyt Lake in Buffalo, New York is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BUFN6, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Hoyt Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Hoyt Lake rated?
Hoyt Lake in Buffalo, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 731 reviews.

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  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact

199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14222

Buffalo, New York 14222

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Family & Children

👶 Good for kids