Can you swim here today?
Alfred Branch
Florida · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Alfred Branch is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 02326516, 10.6 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 02326516, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
21°C
Gage height
29.37 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WACISSA RIVER AT THOMAS SPRING NEAR WACISSA, FL (10.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
Read next
Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.