Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.

1. PILARCITOS C BL STONE DAM NR HILLSBOROUGH CAUSGS gauge · California · 2 ft³/s
   60°F18 mi19 hrs ago
2. SAN MATEO C BL LO CRYSTAL SP RES NR SAN MATEO CAUSGS gauge · California · 3 ft³/s
   63°F18 mi18 hrs ago
3. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AT DUMBARTON BRIDGE CAUSGS gauge · California
   72°F23 mi19 hrs ago
4. SF BAY A SAN MATEO BRIDGE NR FOSTER CITY CAUSGS gauge · California
   72°F23 mi19 hrs ago
5. SALT POND A4 NR ALVISO CAUSGS gauge · California
   74°F25 mi18 hrs ago
6. COYOTE C AB HWY 237 A MILPITAS CAUSGS gauge · California · 8 ft³/s
   69°F29 mi19 hrs ago
7. ALAMEDA C NR NILES CAUSGS gauge · California · 12 ft³/s
   70°F33 mi19 hrs ago
8. ALAMEDA C BL WELCH C NR SUNOL CAUSGS gauge · California · 7 ft³/s
   63°F36 mi19 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.

4.8(326)

Pescadero State Beach

Beach · California

This mile-long stretch of isolated beach along a road features fishing, picnicking & tide pools.

0.6 mi from your location

4.7(1,338)

Pomponio State Beach

Public beach · San Gregorio, California

Oceanside scenic sandy beaches with a small lagoon, plus picnic tables & barbecues.

2.1 mi from your location

4.6(2,129)

San Gregorio State Beach

State park · San Gregorio, California

Sheltered by soaring cliffs, this coastal park has a wide sandy beach & a driftwood-strewn estuary.

3.7 mi from your location

4.7(1,151)

Poplar Beach

Beach · Half Moon Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby.

13 mi from your location

4.7(855)

Mavericks Beach

Beach · Half Moon Bay, California

⛺Camping nearby

Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest.

16 mi from your location

4.5(861)

Bedwell Bayfront Park

Park · Menlo Park, California

Large bayside park with expansive open spaces for flying kites & several hiking trails.

20 mi from your location

4.7(1,756)

Shark Fin Cove

Beach · Davenport, California

Tiny, much-photographed beach known for a rock jutting out of the water & a sea cave that frames it.

22 mi from your location

4.7(4,820)

Pacifica State Beach

Public beach · Pacifica, California

Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.

23 mi from your location

4.7(5,945)

Vasona Lake County Park

Park · Los Gatos, California

Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

24 mi from your location