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Crystal Lake

Lake · Newton, Massachusetts

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy 44013, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC
Water temp
67°F
20°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 44013 (28.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Crystal Lake

H: 76° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
74°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
22%
Humidity
73%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Overcast
76°
6 PM
Overcast
73°
9 PM
Overcast
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is a lake in Newton, Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Crystal Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Crystal Lake in Newton, Massachusetts is 67°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 44013, 28.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Crystal Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Crystal Lake rated?
Crystal Lake in Newton, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 79 reviews.

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Newton, MA 02459

Newton, Massachusetts 02459

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