Can you swim here today?
Pescadero Creek
California · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 11162540, 3 miles away, reports a streamflow of 2 ft³/s near Pescadero Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11162540, as of Aug 21, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm. — NWS San Francisco CA
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 15 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ft³/s over 15 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUTANO C NR PESCADERO CA (3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:15 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.