Can you swim here today?
Lums Pond State Park
Bear, Delaware · State park
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Lums Pond State Park is 84°F (29°C), measured by NOAA buoy CHCM2, 5.1 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy CHCM2, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM UTC
Water temp
84°F
29°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Delaware yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy CHCM2 (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM UTC.
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.