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Photo: 2023-10-11 14 23 03 Aquatic flora near the shores of Etra Lake in East Windsor Township, Mercer County, New Jersey by Famartin (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Etra Lake

Lake · East Windsor, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°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 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy NBLP1, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
79°F
26°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy NBLP1 (15.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Etra Lake

H: 78° L: 63°
Overcast
Overcast
70°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
88%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 AM
Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Cloudy
77°
9 PM
Overcast
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Etra Lake?
Etra Lake is a lake in East Windsor, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Etra Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Etra Lake in East Windsor, New Jersey is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy NBLP1, 15.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Etra Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Etra Lake rated?
Etra Lake in East Windsor, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.

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East Windsor, NJ 08520

East Windsor, New Jersey 08520

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