Matawan, New Jersey Weather
Matawan, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Matawan, Monmouth County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Matawan. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Matawan is published on the Old Bridge Airport (K3N6) page, 14 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Matawan have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Matawan: Linden Airport (KLDJ) 23 km · Monmouth Executive Airport (KBLM) 27 km · Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 31 km · Lakewood Airport (KN12) 39 km · Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL) 44 km
Conditions reported at K3N6 describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Matawan specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Matawan, New Jersey
Matawan, a borough in Monmouth County, unfolds with a gentle, rolling terrain, its character shaped by the languid flow of the Matawan Creek and the nearby embrace of the Raritan Bay. It lies 6.1 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 284°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Old Bridge. The land here is a study in verdant contrasts, where mature oaks and maples canopy residential streets, their leaves rustling a quiet symphony on the breeze, while open spaces offer glimpses of the wider sky. Along the creek's meandering path, a sense of tranquil seclusion prevails, punctuated by the occasional gleam of sunlight on water and the distant calls of waterfowl. The air itself carries a certain freshness, a blend of salt-tinged moisture from the bay and the earthy aroma of damp soil, especially potent after a summer shower. The history of Matawan is deeply entwined with the waterways that define it, serving for centuries as a vital artery for trade and transportation. Once a bustling hub for steamboats, its legacy whispers of a time when commerce flowed with the rhythm of the tides. The local economy, while diversified, still bears the imprint of its maritime past, with a modern economy that supports a vibrant community of shops and small businesses that lend a friendly hum to the daily life of Matawan. The borough's character is one of comfortable familiarity, a place where the pace allows for genuine connection, and the distinctive charm of its well-kept neighborhoods invites a sense of belonging.
Live animated radar for Matawan and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.41483°N, 74.229589°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07747 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Matawan, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matawan, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Matawan includes coordinates 40.414830°N, 74.229589°W, situated in Monmouth County. ZIP code 07747. Telephone area code: 732, 848. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
