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Photo: Chetco Bar Fire, 22 July 2017, Sentinel-3 true-color satellite image by Erthygy (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 95 ft³/s over 56 years).

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14400000, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 95 ft³/s over 56 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
23°C
Streamflow
47 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
-1.55 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 95 ft³/s over 56 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHETCO RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS, OR (5.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chetco River

H: 57° L: 55°
Mist
Mist
55°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
96%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
2.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
56°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
12 PM
Mist
55°
3 PM
Fog
55°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
9 PM
Clear
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chetco River?
Chetco River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Chetco River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Chetco River in Oregon is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14400000, 5.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Chetco River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Chetco River rated?
Chetco River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 46 reviews.

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