Live · updated daily from USGS
Swimmable water near you
1,325 USGS sensors are reporting a live water temperature right now, the newest reading from August 23, 2026 (3 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 218
- Cool · 60–69°F · 484
- Comfortable · 70–86°F · 545
- 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.
- WILLAMETTE RIVER AT PORTLAND, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 13,200 ft³/s74°F18 mi3 hrs ago
- JOHNSON CREEK AT REGNER ROAD, AT GRESHAM, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 2 ft³/s66°F19 mi3 hrs ago
- JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 1 ft³/s66°F20 mi3 hrs ago
- KELLEY CREEK AT SE 159TH DRIVE AT PORTLAND, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 0 ft³/s63°F20 mi3 hrs ago
- CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK AT BYBEE ST, PORTLAND, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 13 ft³/s62°F21 mi4 hrs ago
- JOHNSON CREEK AT MILWAUKIE, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 13 ft³/s63°F22 mi3 hrs ago
- SANDY RIVER BLW BULL RUN RIVER, NR BULL RUN, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon · 298 ft³/s62°F25 mi3 hrs ago
- COLUMBIA RIVER, LEFT BANK, NEAR DODSON, ORUSGS gauge · Oregon71°F25 mi4 hrs ago
Nearest swimmable spots
Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.
4.6(2,440)Battle Ground Lake State Park
Deep volcanic lake in the Cascade foothills with hiking & equestrian trails, boating & campsites.
3.2 mi from your location
Lacamas Lake
Scenic lake edged by dense woods, features hiking trails birding watching areas & a playground.
11 mi from your location
Vancouver Lake
Shallow lake for swimming, kayaking & fishing, with a small beach & adjacent park for picnics.
12 mi from your location
4.7(95)Round Lake
This glacial lake, a popular fishing spot, is surrounded by a forested park with hiking trails.
12 mi from your location
4.5(1,061)Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Regional park with a sandy lakefront beach, BBQ grills, picnic tables & volleyball courts.
13 mi from your location
4.6(2,023)Sandy River Delta
A multi-use recreation area with scenic views, walking & riding trails & restricted hunting.
16 mi from your location
4.8(106)Yale Lake
This 3,780-acre reservoir on the Lewis River features boating & other recreational activities.
20 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.


