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Townsend Sound
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
bay in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy CMAN4, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC
- 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 data from NOAA buoy CMAN4 (17.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townsend Sound?
- Townsend Sound is a bay in New Jersey.
- What is the water temperature at Townsend Sound?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Townsend Sound in New Jersey is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy CMAN4, 17.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Townsend Sound?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Townsend Sound have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Townsend Sound include camping-nearby.
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