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Photo: 2024-10-21 12 26 35 Autumn view southwest along the northwest shore of Prospertown Lake in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey by Famartin (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Prospertown Lake

Lake · Jackson Township, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°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 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy NBLP1, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC
Water temp
77°F
25°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy NBLP1 (15.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Prospertown Lake

H: 79° L: 67°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
72°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
85%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Mist
68°
6 AM
Smoky haze
69°
9 AM
Light drizzle
70°
12 PM
Light drizzle
75°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
6 PM
Light drizzle
75°
9 PM
Light drizzle
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prospertown Lake?
Prospertown Lake is a lake in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Prospertown Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Prospertown Lake in Jackson Township, New Jersey is 77°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy NBLP1, 15.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Prospertown Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Prospertown Lake rated?
Prospertown Lake in Jackson Township, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 27 reviews.
What amenities does Prospertown Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Prospertown Lake include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Jackson Township, NJ 08514

Jackson Township, New Jersey 08514

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Amenities

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