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Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026

New York swim report

On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in New York was 81°F at PECONIC RIVER AT COUNTY HWY 105 AT RIVERHEAD NY; no water-related NWS hazards are active.

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 74 sensors reporting a water temperature in New York today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

  1. #181°F 27°C8 hrs ago
  2. #277°F 25°C9 hrs ago
  3. #377°F 25°C9 hrs ago
  4. #4
    MOHAWK RIVER AT AMSTERDAM NYUSGS gauge · 1,340 ft³/s
    76°F 25°C9 hrs ago
  5. #576°F 24°C8 hrs ago

Active hazards in New York

No water-related NWS hazards are active in New York right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in New York

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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.