Water temperature in Goat Island (NY) in May
Is it warm enough to swim in Goat Island in May? Average water temperature in Goat Island in May is 50.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Goat Island in May is 66°F, and the coldest is 37.8°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Goat Island
Changes water temperature in Goat Island in May 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Goat Island for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Goat Island, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 46.2°F | 48.2°F | 37.8°F | 48.2°F |
| May 2 | 47.3°F | 48.9°F | 38.5°F | 48.9°F |
| May 3 | 47.1°F | 49.8°F | 39.2°F | 49.8°F |
| May 4 | 47.3°F | 49.6°F | 39.7°F | 50.2°F |
| May 5 | 46.4°F | 49.6°F | 39.7°F | 50.7°F |
| May 6 | 46.8°F | 49.6°F | 39.9°F | 51.1°F |
| May 7 | 49.6°F | 51.1°F | 40.5°F | 52.7°F |
| May 8 | 49.6°F | 51.8°F | 41.5°F | 52.9°F |
| May 9 | 48.4°F | 50.7°F | 42.3°F | 52.9°F |
| May 10 | 48.6°F | 50.7°F | 41.9°F | 52.7°F |
| May 11 | 48.9°F | 50.5°F | 42.4°F | 52.5°F |
| May 12 | 49.3°F | 50.5°F | 42.8°F | 51.4°F |
| May 13 | 48.9°F | 52.2°F | 43.5°F | 53.1°F |
| May 14 | 49.1°F | 52°F | 43.9°F | 55.9°F |
| May 15 | 51.1°F | 55.6°F | 45.1°F | 57°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | 52.2°F | 54.1°F | 44.4°F | 55.6°F |
| May 17 | 53.1°F | 54°F | 44.2°F | 55.4°F |
| May 18 | 53.1°F | 55.2°F | 44.2°F | 56.5°F |
| May 19 | 52.3°F | 55.8°F | 45°F | 59.9°F |
| May 20 | 52.7°F | 56.8°F | 45.3°F | 61.5°F |
| May 21 | 52.9°F | 60.1°F | 47.1°F | 62.2°F |
| May 22 | 53.2°F | 62.6°F | 48.2°F | 62.6°F |
| May 23 | 53.4°F | 62.6°F | 48.7°F | 62.6°F |
| May 24 | 53.8°F | 61.7°F | 49.6°F | 63.7°F |
| May 25 | 52.2°F | 63.1°F | 49.6°F | 63.3°F |
| May 26 | 51.8°F | 62.4°F | 50°F | 63.1°F |
| May 27 | 52°F | 62.2°F | 50.7°F | 63.7°F |
| May 28 | 53.6°F | 61.9°F | 50.9°F | 64.8°F |
| May 29 | 55°F | 60.8°F | 51.1°F | 64.6°F |
| May 30 | 54.9°F | 61.5°F | 51.3°F | 66°F |
| May 31 | 54°F | 60.8°F | 51.3°F | 65.3°F |
Average water temperature in Goat Island in May over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 50.7°F | 50.5°F | 47.3°F | 44.8°F | 48.7°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 53.2°F | 50.7°F | 51.3°F | 55.4°F | 50.7°F |
Goat Island sea state in May
Chart comparing the height of waves in Goat Island in May 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.
Goat Island water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
