Swimming in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Best Swim Spots in Brooklyn
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Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is home water for CIBBOWS, whose swimmers meet at Grimaldo's Chair at the foot of Brighton 4th Street and swim parallel to shore past the rock jetties toward Coney Island Pier. Currents run along the shore and can be tricky around the jetties. Start your swim against the current so the return is easier, and stay well inside the offshore boat channel.
Coney Island Beach
The beach at Coney Island is part of a continuous 2.7-mile strand shared with Brighton Beach, running in front of the boardwalk, the amusement parks and Steeplechase Pier, with four subway lines ending at Stillwell Avenue. Rock jetties divide the shore into bays. Give the jetties and the pier a wide berth, and check the NYC Parks beach map for closed sections before you go in.
Open Water Swimming in Brooklyn
Brooklyn offers 2 open water swimming locations across Ocean environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.
Before heading out to any swim spot in Brooklyn, check current water conditions on SwimPass. Our SwimScore combines real-time weather, marine data, tides, and water quality into a single 0-100 rating so you can make an informed decision in seconds.
Ocean swimmers in Brooklyn should pay attention to tide schedules and swell forecasts. Swimming around slack tide typically offers the calmest conditions. Check our guide to reading water conditions for tips on interpreting local marine forecasts.
New to open water swimming? Start with our safety guide and first swim guide before heading to any new spot.
Swimming Guides
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