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Quick answer: Canarsie Beach today
Canarsie Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 12 km/h · W, uv 6.5, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
12 km/h · W
UV
6.5
Waves
0.3 m
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Last updated: Aug 11, 07:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
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Updated: Aug 11, 07:45 AM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
6.5
Wind
12 km/h · W
Gust 28 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Canarsie Beach
Canarsie Beach extends along the south coast of Brooklyn, New York, about 25 kilometers from Manhattan's center. Located in the Canarsie neighborhood, this beach borders the North Atlantic and faces Jamaica Bay, where coastal waters mix with riverine influences. The surrounding coastline is characterized by a succession of urban beaches and protected wetlands, typical of the southeastern perimeter of the city. The beach offers direct access to the shore in a densely urbanized context. In the immediate vicinity, Plumb Beach is 5.8 kilometers to the east, while the numbered beaches of Jacob Riis Park (Beach 5, 7, and 8) and Kingsborough Beach Park are spread out 7.2 kilometers to the west. Unlike the latter, which are often more developed or have specialized facilities, Canarsie Beach retains a rawer, less formalized character, reflecting the nature of New York public access points. The atmosphere remains that of a neighborhood beach, frequented by local residents rather than passing tourists. The site has no official supervision and does not fly the Blue Flag. No major infrastructure is documented there. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. This simplicity makes it a direct point of connection with the ocean, without apparent commercial or administrative mediation.
About this spot
Canarsie gets its name from the Canarsee people, a branch of the Lenapes who inhabited Long Island before European colonization. The neighborhood itself developed in the 19th century as a modest seaside resort for New York workers, before becoming a mixed residential stronghold in the 20th century. The beach remains a vestige of this popular recreational vocation, less spectacular than Coney Island or Rockaway, but rooted in the history of accessible working-class leisure in New York. It embodies the urban democratization of the relationship with the ocean: unvarnished access, without pretense.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Canarsie Beach today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Canarsie Beach today?
12 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Canarsie Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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