Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
California · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 11261100, 2.6 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 11261100, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 129 ft³/s over 39 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 129 ft³/s over 39 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALT SLOUGH A HWY 165 NR STEVINSON CA (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 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.