Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Washington swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Washington was 63°F at COLUMBIA RIVER AT BRIDGEPORT, WA; no water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 67 sensors reporting a water temperature in Washington today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1COLUMBIA RIVER AT BRIDGEPORT, WAUSGS gauge63°F 17°C20 hrs ago
- #263°F 17°C20 hrs ago
- #362°F 17°C20 hrs ago
- #4CANYON CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WAUSGS gauge · 0 ft³/s60°F 16°C19 hrs ago
- #5LAKE TAPPS DIVERSION AT DIERINGER, WAUSGS gauge · 21 ft³/s60°F 16°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Washington
No water-related NWS hazards are active in Washington right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.
Where to swim in Washington
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Washington — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.7(10,983)Riverfront Park
Site of the 1974 World's Fair featuring sculptures, a carousel & a cable ride over Spokane Falls.
4.7(9,945)Green Lake Park
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
4.7(5,044)Lake Sammamish State Park
512-acre park with ample waterfront access & boat launch, plus seasonal kayak rentals & picnicking.
4.6(4,691)Lake Union Park
12-acre lakefront park with boat launch, model-boat pond, Center for Wooden Boats & spray features.
4.7(2,788)Lake Wilderness Park
This 117-acre park in Maple Valley features a seasonal swim beach with lifeguards on the scenic 42-acre Lake Wilderness, plus boat rentals (no combustion engines). An 8-mile loop trail winds through a 42-acre arboretum with cultivated gardens, a nature preserve, and a Tribal Life Trail highlighting Native American plant use. Facilities include pickleball and tennis courts, a disc golf course, picnic shelters, and connections to the regional Cedar River Trail.
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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.