Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.

1. Manasquan River near Allenwood NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 232 ft³/s
   69°F6.9 mi12 hrs ago
2. Watson Creek at Manasquan NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   75°F9.5 mi11 hrs ago
3. Crosswicks Ck at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 34 ft³/s
   73°F17 mi11 hrs ago
4. McDonalds Branch in Byrne State Forest NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 1 ft³/s
   66°F20 mi12 hrs ago
5. Crosswicks Creek at Extonville NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 119 ft³/s
   72°F20 mi12 hrs ago
6. Barnegat Bay near Waretown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   78°F21 mi11 hrs ago
7. Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   74°F23 mi11 hrs ago
8. Greenwood Branch at New Lisbon NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 25 ft³/s
   71°F23 mi12 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.

4.6(92)

Lake Carasaljo

Lake · Lakewood, New Jersey

Prominent lake featuring multiuse trails, ice-skating, fishing, swimming & a place in urban legend.

0.9 mi from your location

4.8(1,597)

Manasquan Reservoir

Park · Howell Township, New Jersey

Park with a multi-use trail around a reservoir, plus water recreation such as boating & fishing.

6.3 mi from your location

4.5(611)

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Park · Manasquan, New Jersey

Sizable river beachfront park with fishing access, known for being leashed-dog-friendly.

9.7 mi from your location

4.7(266)

Sea Girt Beach

Beach · Sea Girt, New Jersey

White-sand beach with lifeguards & a historic lighthouse, plus a boardwalk with gazebos & benches.

11 mi from your location

4.5(11)

Wreck Pond

Lake · New Jersey

Watershed preservation site & wildlife habitat with eco-tourism & volunteer activities.

11 mi from your location

4.5(3,734)

Seaside Heights Beach

Beach · New Jersey

Seaside Heights Beach sits along one of New Jersey's most iconic boardwalks, stretching over a mile along the coast. Casino Pier offers 30+ amusement rides including four roller coasters, a 1910 carousel, and the Breakwater Beach water park. The boardwalk buzzes with arcades like Lucky Leo's, classic Jersey Shore eats from pizza to funnel cakes, and a lively nighttime atmosphere with rides and lights. The beach draws up to 65,000 visitors during peak summer.

12 mi from your location

4.7(2,525)

Avon-by-the-Sea Public Beach

Public beach · Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey

Well-maintained sandy beach with surfing & swimming areas, seasonal lifeguards & restrooms.

13 mi from your location

4.7(207)

Avon Beach

Beach · Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey

This scenic public beach features a wide sandy beachfront, expansive boardwalk & nearby concessions.

14 mi from your location

4.7(893)

Island Beach State Park

State park · Seaside Park, New Jersey

Narrow, 10-mile barrier island for swimming, biking, nature walks, fishing, diving, surfing & more.

14 mi from your location

4.4(136)

Perrineville Lake Park

Park · Millstone, New Jersey

This large natural area features multi-use trails, wildlife viewing & a fishing pond.

15 mi from your location

4.8(4,669)

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

State park · Barnegat Light, New Jersey

🐾Dog-friendly

Scenic park with a maritime forest, trails & a lighthouse with panoramic views & a visitor center.

23 mi from your location