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
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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.
- Newark Bay at PVSC at Newark NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey77°F6.4 mi12 hrs ago
- BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NYUSGS gauge · New York · 385 ft³/s69°F10 mi12 hrs ago
- 74°F16 mi12 hrs ago
- Canoe Brook near Summit NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 142 ft³/s69°F17 mi12 hrs ago
- EAST CREEK AT SANDS POINT NYUSGS gauge · New York75°F18 mi12 hrs ago
- Whippany River near Pine Brook NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 192 ft³/s71°F18 mi13 hrs ago
- 75°F21 mi12 hrs ago
- Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 582 ft³/s75°F21 mi12 hrs ago
Nearest swimmable spots
Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.
4.4(1,122)Pier 78 at Hudson River Park
Popular riverfront site with ferry tours featuring views of the city skyline & Statue of Liberty.
0.8 mi from your location
4.8(340)Pier 64 at Hudson River Park
Shaded lawns & benches on a raised pier over the water, popular for jogging & sunset views.
0.9 mi from your location
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4.7(72)The Pier 62 Carousel
Hudson River Park’s waterfront carousel features 33 hand-carved animals, LED lights & a chariot.
0.9 mi from your location
4.6(783)Chelsea Waterside
Riverfront hideaway featuring a basketball court, a children's play area, grassy lawns & a dog run.
1.0 mi from your location
4.5(680)Pier 84 at Hudson River Park
Large pier on the river featuring a boathouse with programs, kayak rentals, a restaurant & dog park.
1.0 mi from your location
4.3(72)Pier 84 Dog Run
Small fenced-in dog run on Pier 84 next to the U.S.S. Intrepid with benches, trees & a water supply.
1.1 mi from your location
4.7(16,121)Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
1.3 mi from your location
4.8(2,336)Pier C Park
This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.
1.4 mi from your location
4.7(169)Pier 96 at Hudson River Park
Accessible pier at a riverside park with a boathouse offering kayaking, lawns & city views.
1.5 mi from your location
4.8(1,693)Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
1.5 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.