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Orange Reservoir

Lake · West Orange, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°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 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 11:48 AM UTC
Water temp
75°F
24°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (14.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Orange Reservoir

H: 77° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
70°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
82%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Overcast
74°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
9 PM
Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orange Reservoir?
Orange Reservoir is a lake in West Orange, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Orange Reservoir?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Orange Reservoir in West Orange, New Jersey is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 14.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Orange Reservoir?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Orange Reservoir rated?
Orange Reservoir in West Orange, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 51 reviews.
What amenities does Orange Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Orange Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

West Orange, NJ 07052

West Orange, New Jersey 07052

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Amenities

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