Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Louisiana swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Louisiana was 76°F at Calcasieu River at I-10 at Lake Charles, LA; no water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 31 sensors reporting a water temperature in Louisiana today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #176°F 24°C19 hrs ago
- #2Calcasieu River at Cameron, LAUSGS gauge75°F 24°C20 hrs ago
- #375°F 24°C20 hrs ago
- #4Caernarvon Outfall Channel at Caernarvon, LAUSGS gauge · 643 ft³/s74°F 23°C19 hrs ago
- #5Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan City, LAUSGS gauge · 54,700 ft³/s74°F 23°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Louisiana
No water-related NWS hazards are active in Louisiana right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.
Where to swim in Louisiana
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Louisiana — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.6(652)Mandeville Lakefront Splash Park
This public park offers a children's splash park with water sprays & other facilities.
4.8(591)Northshore Lakefront
Grassy linear park along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain with a gravel path & wooden gazebo.
4.7(272)Caddo Lake
Canoeing & fishing site amid cypress trees, Spanish moss, bayous, ponds & alligators plus cabins.
4.4(172)Amite River
The Amite River is a tributary of Lake Maurepas in Mississippi and Louisiana in the United States. It is about 117 miles long. It starts as two forks in southwestern Mississippi and flows south through Louisiana, passing Greater Baton Rouge, to Lake Maurepas. The lower 37 miles of the river is navigable.
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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.