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Townsends Inlet

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable 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.
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bay in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable 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.
Water temp
78°F
26°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy CMAN4 (16.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Townsends Inlet

H: 77° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
72%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
5.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Light drizzle
73°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 AM
Light drizzle
68°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Overcast
74°
9 PM
Overcast
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Townsends Inlet?
Townsends Inlet is a bay in New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Townsends Inlet?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Townsends Inlet in New Jersey is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy CMAN4, 16.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Townsends Inlet?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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