Where is West Milford Lake?

West Milford Lake is a reservoir in New Jersey.

What is the water temperature at West Milford Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at West Milford Lake in New Jersey is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 34.8 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

West Milford Lake

Reservoir

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, 4:00 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 (34.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at West Milford Lake

H: 72° L: 62°

Patchy rain nearby

67°

Feels like 71°

Precipitation

61%

Humidity

90%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

67°

3 AM

66°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

63°

12 PM

67°

3 PM

72°

6 PM

69°

9 PM

64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Milford Lake?: West Milford Lake is a reservoir in New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at West Milford Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at West Milford Lake in New Jersey is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 34.8 miles away.
Can you swim at West Milford Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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