UV index at Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk, Brooklyn

Beach time and a boardwalk walk

Coney Island combines time on the sand with walks along the boardwalk and visits to nearby attractions. You may move between swimming, sitting and walking without noticing how long you have been outside. Check the hours of the whole visit.

A sea breeze can be misleading

Cooler air by the water can make direct sun feel comfortable. Use the forecast rather than the breeze to judge UV. This area estimate does not account for the shelter under an umbrella or the exposure at an individual attraction.

Stay flexible about the afternoon

A short morning visit can become a full beach day. Look at the later readings before deciding what to bring. The forecast is not a swimming advisory: use official park information for beach access, lifeguards and conditions.

A beach forecast does not distinguish sitting on dry sand from a covered break beside the boardwalk. Use your own route and the hours outside to decide what protection to carry between those stops.

Sun protection tips for Coney Island

• Bring covering clothing for time between swims and on the boardwalk.
• Follow sunscreen instructions after swimming, sweating or towelling off.
• Plan shade breaks without assuming a beach umbrella removes all UV exposure.

Nearby and related places

• Citi Field
• Brooklyn Bridge
• New York City

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Visitor information

Coney Island visitor information

UV forecasts are model estimates for the area, not readings at a particular seat, path or shaded spot. This is general information about sun safety and isn’t medical advice. Last updated October 24, 2026.