Can you swim here today?
Buckley Creek
Oregon · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Buckley Creek is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 14306500, 13.5 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm and other areas.
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm and other areas. — NWS Portland OR
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14306500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ALSEA RIVER NEAR TIDEWATER, OR (13.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 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.