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Craig Branch
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
natural watercourse in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 023000095, as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MANATEE RIVER AT RYE FL (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig Branch?
- Craig Branch is a river in Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Craig Branch?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Craig Branch in Florida is 88°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 023000095, 4.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Craig Branch?
- Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 23, 2026.
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