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Can you swim here today?

Los Banos Creek Reservoir

Los Banos, California · Tourist attraction

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Los Banos Creek Reservoir is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 11261100, 18.1 miles away.

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 11261100, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 137 ft³/s over 39 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
107 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
67.02 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 137 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 (18.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 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.