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San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio, Texas · Park

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of October 20, 2026, USGS gauge 08178000, 1.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 26 ft³/s near San Antonio River Walk but no water-temperature reading.

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08178000, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 23 ft³/s over 76 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.95 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 23 ft³/s over 76 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge San Antonio Rv at San Antonio, TX (1.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:00 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.