Live · updated daily from USGS
Swimmable water near you
2,137 USGS sensors are reporting a live water temperature right now, the newest reading from August 21, 2026 (12 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 375
- Cool · 60–69°F · 595
- Comfortable · 70–86°F · 938
- Warm · above 86°F · 229
- You
A map of the United States with one coloured dot per USGS sensor reporting a live water temperature. The readings are listed below.
Nearest live readings
The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.
- PEACE RIVER AT HARBOUR HEIGHTS FLUSGS gauge · Florida89°F37 mi13 hrs ago
- BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR GOODLAND, FLUSGS gauge · Florida93°F41 mi13 hrs ago
- 87°F44 mi13 hrs ago
- PUMPKIN RIVER NEAR GOODLAND, FLUSGS gauge · Florida90°F44 mi13 hrs ago
- PEACE RIVER AT PLATT FLUSGS gauge · Florida87°F44 mi13 hrs ago
- FAKA-UNION RIVER NEAR THE MOUTHUSGS gauge · Florida92°F46 mi13 hrs ago
- FAKA UNION BOUNDARY NEAR PANTHER KEY FLUSGS gauge · Florida90°F48 mi12 hrs ago
- EAST RIVER NEAR EVERGLADES CITY, FLUSGS gauge · Florida87°F49 mi13 hrs ago
Nearest swimmable spots
Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.
4.7(260)Crescent Beach Family Park
2.25-acre gulf beach with a bridge view, a landscaped picnic area & sand-volleyball courts.
0.3 mi from your location
4.5(1,292)San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
Natural tidal wetlands reserve with mangroves, a sandy beach, kayak rentals & birdwatching.
2.1 mi from your location
4.6(6,755)Lighthouse Beach Park
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers.
4.1 mi from your location
4.6(2,417)Causeway Islands Park
Narrow palm-lined park & beach on a man-made island where people fish, kayak, windsurf & swim.
5.1 mi from your location
4.3(468)Yacht Club Public Beach
Sandy riverfront accessible beach with fishing pier, playground, restrooms, picnic shelters & BBQs.
6.4 mi from your location
4.5(1,095)Bonita Beach Dog Park
Sandy beach & dog run with shallow water, plus free parking, restrooms & canine showers.
7.2 mi from your location
4.7(1,344)Little Hickory Beach
Secluded county park set on a Gulf of Mexico beach offering swimming, fishing & picnic tables
8.4 mi from your location
4.6(462)Bonita Beach
Public beach with a mix of shells & sand, ample parking & restroom/shower facilities.
9.0 mi from your location
4.7(2,815)Barefoot Beach County Preserve
Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.
13 mi from your location
4.7(825)Bowman's Beach Park
Scenic beach offering trails, grills & a playground, plus kayaking & wildlife viewing opportunities.
13 mi from your location
About this map
Every pin is a live reading from a USGS real-time monitoring station, captured in a daily snapshot. Colours follow the site’s cold-water-safety thresholds and describe the water at that one sensor — usually a river or stream gauge, not a swim beach — so treat them as a guide to what the water is doing nearby, not a verdict on a specific spot. Readings are provisional and can be revised by the USGS. Your location only sorts this page: the coordinates appear in the address bar (rounded to about a mile) and are not saved to an account or our database.
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.