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West Fork Minagamahone Brook
New Jersey · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at West Fork Minagamahone Brook is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 01408000, 5.3 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 01408000, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 34 ft³/s over 94 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 34 ft³/s over 94 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Manasquan River at Squankum NJ (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 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.