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Cooper River Lake

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Good to swimGood conditions today

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01467194, as of Aug 22, 7:48 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
80°F
27°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Cooper River at East State Street at Camden, NJ (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:48 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cooper River Lake

H: 78° L: 67°
Mist
Mist
67°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
96%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Mist
68°
6 AM
Mist
67°
9 AM
Light drizzle
71°
12 PM
Light drizzle
71°
3 PM
Light drizzle
76°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooper River Lake?
Cooper River Lake is a lake in New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Cooper River Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cooper River Lake in New Jersey is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 01467194, 2.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Cooper River Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Cooper River Lake rated?
Cooper River Lake in New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.

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