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°F6.7 mi19 hrs ago
2. Watson Creek at Manasquan NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   75°F11 mi18 hrs ago
3. Raritan Bay at Keansburg NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   75°F14 mi18 hrs ago
4. Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   75°F19 mi18 hrs ago
5. Crosswicks Creek at Extonville NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 119 ft³/s
   72°F24 mi19 hrs ago
6. Crosswicks Ck at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 34 ft³/s
   73°F24 mi18 hrs ago
7. Del & Rar Canal at Landing La at New Brunswick NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey
   78°F24 mi19 hrs ago
8. Millstone River at Blackwells Mills NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 902 ft³/s
   73°F27 mi19 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

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.

5.4 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.

8.7 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.

8.7 mi from your location

4.5(11)

Wreck Pond

Lake · New Jersey

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

9.6 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.

10 mi from your location

4.6(92)

Lake Carasaljo

Lake · Lakewood, New Jersey

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

11 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.

11 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

4.5(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.

21 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.

23 mi from your location