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Crystal Lake

Lake · West Orange, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°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 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC
Water temp
75°F
24°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Crystal Lake

H: 76° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
70°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
88%
Humidity
84%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
74°
3 PM
Patchy light rain
75°
6 PM
Patchy light rain
74°
9 PM
Light rain
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is a lake in West Orange, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Crystal Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Crystal Lake in West Orange, New Jersey is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 14.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Crystal Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Crystal Lake rated?
Crystal Lake in West Orange, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.

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West Orange, NJ 07052

West Orange, New Jersey 07052

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