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 22, 2026 (8 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 384
- Cool · 60–69°F · 607
- Comfortable · 70–86°F · 930
- Warm · above 86°F · 215
- 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.
- 74°F1.9 mi9 hrs ago
- North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 57 ft³/s74°F3.5 mi9 hrs ago
- Greenwood Branch at New Lisbon NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 25 ft³/s71°F6.7 mi9 hrs ago
- 78°F7.0 mi9 hrs ago
- Rancocas Creek at Bridgeboro NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey79°F10 mi8 hrs ago
- Crosswicks Ck at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 7 ft³/s73°F12 mi9 hrs ago
- Crosswicks Creek at Extonville NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 86 ft³/s74°F13 mi9 hrs ago
- Delaware River at Pennypack Woods PAUSGS gauge · Pennsylvania79°F14 mi8 hrs ago
Nearest swimmable spots
Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.
4.5(405)Strawbridge Lake Park
70-acre park featuring an artificial lake with boat launches, a playground, picnic tables & more.
11 mi from your location
4.5(1,090)Palmyra Cove Nature Park
250-acre riverfront park features ponds, trails & scenic viewpoints, plus an environmental center.
16 mi from your location
4.6(270)Atsion Lake
Boating, swimming & fishing are popular at this big lake, along with hiking & cross-country skiing.
16 mi from your location
4.6(1,160)Cooper River Park
Boat launch, picnic areas, mini-golf, bike paths & athletic fields in a scenic, riverside setting.
17 mi from your location
4.5(625)Newton Lake Park
Pet-friendly neighborhood park with open fields & running/walking trails around a lake.
17 mi from your location
4.7(1,283)Race Street Pier
Waterfront promenade with a lawn & soaring bridge views drawing joggers, sunbathers & picnickers.
21 mi from your location
4.8(1,846)Schuylkill River Park
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
23 mi from your location
4.4(136)Perrineville Lake Park
This large natural area features multi-use trails, wildlife viewing & a fishing pond.
23 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.

