Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Oregon swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Oregon was 77°F at JOHN DAY RIVER AT MCDONALD FERRY, OR; 3 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 210 sensors reporting a water temperature in Oregon today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1JOHN DAY RIVER AT MCDONALD FERRY, ORUSGS gauge · 20 ft³/s77°F 25°C9 hrs ago
- #2S UMPQUA RIVER AT CANYONVILLE, ORUSGS gauge · 13 ft³/s77°F 25°C9 hrs ago
- #3SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER NEAR BROCKWAY, ORUSGS gauge · 46 ft³/s76°F 24°C9 hrs ago
- #4UMPQUA RIVER NEAR ELKTON, ORUSGS gauge · 826 ft³/s76°F 24°C9 hrs ago
- #5CALAPOOIA RIVER AT ALBANY, ORUSGS gauge · 9 ft³/s76°F 24°C9 hrs ago
Active hazards in Oregon
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.
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Western Magic Valley; Upper Weiser River; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.
NWS Boise ID · until Aug 21, 9:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Northwest Blue Mountains; Simcoe Highlands; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
NWS Pendleton OR · until Aug 21, 10:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
NWS Pendleton OR · until Aug 21, 10:00 PM
Where to swim in Oregon
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Oregon — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.7(5,275)Riverfront City Park
Riverside green area with a playground, an amphitheater, a carousel & the Eco Earth Globe sculpture.
4.7(5,042)Seaside Beach Oregon
Oregon's original coastal vacation destination since the 1870s, Seaside Beach stretches 2.7 miles of wide, flat sand along the Pacific. The iconic 1.5-mile Promenade ('The Prom'), built in 1921, is one of the Pacific Northwest's most recognizable coastal landmarks. Visitors enjoy kite flying, surfing, razor clam digging, bonfires, and the historic Seaside Aquarium where you can feed harbor seals. A Lewis & Clark Salt Works replica marks where the Corps of Discovery camped in winter 1805-06.
4.6(3,384)D River State Recreation Site
The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area.
4.7(2,766)Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
Public area next to Cannon Beach with a playground, restrooms, picnic area & beach access.
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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.