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Green Turtle Lake

Lake · West Milford, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 3:48 AM UTC
Water temp
76°F
24°C

No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (34.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Green Turtle Lake

H: 72° L: 62°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
67°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
61%
Humidity
90%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
9 AM
Overcast
63°
12 PM
Overcast
67°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 PM
Fog
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green Turtle Lake?
Green Turtle Lake is a lake in West Milford, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Green Turtle Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Green Turtle Lake in West Milford, New Jersey is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 34.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Green Turtle Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Green Turtle Lake rated?
Green Turtle Lake in West Milford, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.

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Location & Contact

West Milford, NJ 07421

West Milford, New Jersey 07421

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