Can you swim here today?
Arroyo Hondo Vista Point
Goleta, California · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 11128500, 7.7 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 11128500, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 0 ft³/s over 73 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Oct 29 (median 0 ft³/s over 73 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANTA YNEZ R A SOLVANG CA (7.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:30 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.
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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.