Can you swim here today?
Newton Brook
Massachusetts · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Newton Brook is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 01161280, 3.1 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01161280, as of Aug 22, 12:05 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
77°F
25°C
Streamflow
2,170 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.62 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CONNECTICUT RIVER NEAR NORTHFIELD, MA (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:05 PM 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.
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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.