Water temperature in Great South Bay (NY) in August

Is it warm enough to swim in Great South Bay in August? Average water temperature in Great South Bay in August is 73.8°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Great South Bay in August is 80.1°F, and the coldest is 67.6°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Great South Bay

Changes water temperature in Great South Bay in August 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Great South Bay for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Great South Bay, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.

Average water temperature in Great South Bay in August over a decade

Chart comparing the height of waves in Great South Bay in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in August. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

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Our report for Great South Bay is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.