Live · updated daily from USGS
Swimmable water near you
2,136 USGS sensors are reporting a live water temperature right now, the newest reading from August 21, 2026 (13 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 375
- Cool · 60–69°F · 594
- 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.
- RUSSIAN R A HACIENDA BRIDGE NR GUERNEVILLE CAUSGS gauge · California · 101 ft³/s71°F12 mi14 hrs ago
- DRY C BLW LAMBERT BR NR GEYSERVILLE CAUSGS gauge · California · 92 ft³/s57°F20 mi14 hrs ago
- RUSSIAN R A DIGGER BEND NR HEALDSBURG CAUSGS gauge · California · 100 ft³/s71°F21 mi14 hrs ago
- 009N009W02F001MUSGS gauge · California63°F23 mi14 hrs ago
- RUSSIAN R A JIMTOWN CAUSGS gauge · California · 104 ft³/s69°F23 mi14 hrs ago
- SONOMA CREEK A KENWOOD CAUSGS gauge · California · 0 ft³/s61°F28 mi14 hrs ago
- RUSSIAN R NR CLOVERDALE CAUSGS gauge · California · 120 ft³/s65°F34 mi14 hrs ago
- RUSSIAN R NR HOPLAND CAUSGS gauge · California · 121 ft³/s59°F44 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(291)Wright's Beach Campground
Compact campground adjacent to the beach in a scenic, remote locale with restrooms. Dog friendly.
1.1 mi from your location
4.8(301)Goat Rock Beach
Long stretch of sandy beach with weathered boulders, active waves, seal sightings & ample parking.
4.6 mi from your location
4.3(1,115)Johnson's Beach
A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike.
8.8 mi from your location
4.5(384)Sunset Beach River Park
Wooded park with water access offering paddle sports, picnic spots & abundant wildlife.
11 mi from your location
4.6(34)Mother's Beach
Secluded, rocky neighborhood beach set along the shoreline of the Russian River.
12 mi from your location
4.8(104)McClures Beach
Secluded public beach with a wide expanse of sand, rocky cliffs, tidal pools & scenic views.
15 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.