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Can you swim here today?

Riverfront Park

Moorhead, Minnesota · Park

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Riverfront Park is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 05054000, 1.3 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 05054000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 330 ft³/s over 125 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
77°F
25°C
Streamflow
274 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.01 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 330 ft³/s over 125 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT FARGO, ND (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 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.