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Matawan Creek
River · Keyport, New Jersey
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01407081, as of Aug 21, 6:55 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Raritan Bay at Keansburg NJ (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:55 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Matawan Creek?
- Matawan Creek is a river in Keyport, New Jersey.
- What is the water temperature at Matawan Creek?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Matawan Creek in Keyport, New Jersey is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 01407081, 3.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Matawan Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Matawan Creek rated?
- Matawan Creek in Keyport, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
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