Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Georgia swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Georgia was 77°F at MIDDLE RIVER AT FISH HOLE AT PORT WENTWORTH, GA; 6 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 98 sensors reporting a water temperature in Georgia today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1MIDDLE RIVER AT FISH HOLE AT PORT WENTWORTH, GAUSGS gauge · 5,070 ft³/s77°F 25°C20 hrs ago
- #2SAVANNAH RIVER AT GARDEN CITY, GAUSGS gauge77°F 25°C19 hrs ago
- #3MIDDLE RIVER AT GA 25 AT PORT WENTWORTH, GAUSGS gauge · 7,510 ft³/s75°F 24°C19 hrs ago
- #4SAVANNAH RIVER AT GA 25, AT PORT WENTWORTH, GAUSGS gauge · 13,600 ft³/s74°F 24°C19 hrs ago
- #5SAVANNAH RIVER AT USACE DOCK, AT SAVANNAH, GAUSGS gauge · 57,100 ft³/s74°F 23°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Georgia
Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Brantley, GA.
NWS Jacksonville FL
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 20, 5:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh.
NWS Charleston SC · until Oct 20, 8:00 PM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; White; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee; Forsyth; Hall; Banks; Jackson; Madison; Polk; Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; Clarke; Oconee; Oglethorpe; Wilkes; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton; Morgan; Greene; Taliaferro; Heard; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Jasper; Putnam; Hancock; Warren; Troup; Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Jones; Baldwin; Washington; Glascock; Jefferson; Harris; Talbot; Taylor; Crawford; Bibb; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Johnson; Emanuel; Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley; Macon; Peach; Houston; Bleckley; Laurens; Treutlen; Stewart; Webster; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs.
NWS Peachtree City GA
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Where to swim in Georgia
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Georgia — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.6(16,438)Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion
Extensive fishing pier with a spacious covered pavilion & restrooms on a relaxed beach.
4.8(7,269)Sweetwater Creek State Park
Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.
4.8(4,146)Jekyll Island State Park
State-managed island offering many recreational & water-based activities, from biking to fishing.
4.7(3,034)Indian Springs State Park
Serene camping, swimming & boating area with a museum & a stone Spring House with drinkable water.
4.6(1,968)North Beach, Tybee Island
The quieter side of Tybee Island, North Beach sits across from the historic Tybee Lighthouse and Fort Screven, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. This wide, clean beach is favored by locals for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent dolphin watching, and views of massive container ships passing through the shipping channel. Public restrooms, showers, a boardwalk, and a fishing pier are available. The nearby North Beach Bar and Grill offers beachside dining with ocean views.
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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.