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Paradise Creek
River · Portsmouth, Virginia
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 82 °F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 0204288831, as of Aug 22, 4:54 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELIZABETH RIV AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL AT NORFOLK, VA (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:54 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paradise Creek?
- Paradise Creek is a river in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Paradise Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Paradise Creek in Portsmouth, Virginia is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 0204288831, 4.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Paradise Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Paradise Creek rated?
- Paradise Creek in Portsmouth, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 324 reviews.
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