Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek
California · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 11111500, 4.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 0 ft³/s near Bear 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 11111500, as of Aug 23, 11:40 AM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Santa Clarita Valley; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 73 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:40 AM 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 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 73 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SESPE CREEK NEAR WHEELER SPRINGS CA (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:40 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.
Read next
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.