Live · updated daily from USGS
Swimmable water near you
1,324 USGS sensors are reporting a live water temperature right now, the newest reading from August 23, 2026 (5 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 218
- Cool · 60–69°F · 484
- Comfortable · 70–86°F · 544
- Warm · above 86°F · 78
- 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°F6.5 mi5 hrs ago
- Newark Bay at PVSC at Newark NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey78°F8.7 mi5 hrs ago
- Whippany River near Pine Brook NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 219 ft³/s72°F8.8 mi5 hrs ago
- Canoe Brook near Summit NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 13 ft³/s73°F11 mi5 hrs ago
- 73°F12 mi5 hrs ago
- Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey · 245 ft³/s73°F12 mi5 hrs ago
- Ramapo River above dam at Pompton Lakes NJUSGS gauge · New Jersey74°F12 mi5 hrs ago
- BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NYUSGS gauge · New York · 49 ft³/s70°F16 mi5 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(10,673)Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792.
6.1 mi from your location
4.5(106)River Barge Park and Marina
A 5.5-acre accessible riverfront park with a marina, known for boating, picnicking & bird watching.
6.6 mi from your location
4.8(418)Mill Creek Point Park
3 acres of green space along the Hackensack River with a boat ramp & wildlife, plus a 43-acre marsh.
7.3 mi from your location
4.7(4,043)Saddle River County Park
Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.
7.6 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.
10 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.
10 mi from your location
4.6(528)Newport Sand Beach
Landlocked "beach" for playing & sunbathing, with chairs & umbrellas, plus views of lower Manhattan.
10 mi from your location
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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.