Where is Phillips Creek?

Phillips Creek is a river in New Jersey.

What is the water temperature at Phillips Creek?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Creek in New Jersey is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 01413038, 3.1 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Phillips Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 82°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 swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01413038, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

Water temp

82°F

28°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Cohansey River at Greenwich NJ (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Phillips Creek

H: 85° L: 64°

Overcast

74°

Feels like 75°

Precipitation

74%

Humidity

69%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

67°

3 AM

64°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

68°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

85°

6 PM

79°

9 PM

73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Creek?: Phillips Creek is a river in New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Creek?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Creek in New Jersey is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 01413038, 3.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Phillips Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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