Can you swim here today?
Green Branch
New Jersey · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Green Branch is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 01411500, 2 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01411500, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 99 ft³/s over 92 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 99 ft³/s over 92 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Maurice River at Norma NJ (2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.