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Photo: Recycling containers at Greenwood State Beach - April 2023 - Sarah Stierch by Missvain (CC BY 4.0) License

Greenwood Creek State Beach

Beach

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 75 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 11468000, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 75 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
4 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.10 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 75 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NAVARRO R NR NAVARRO CA (4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Greenwood Creek State Beach

H: 68Β° L: 54Β°
Overcast
Overcast
59Β°
|
Feels like 57Β°
Precipitation
26%
Humidity
92%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
56Β°
3 AM
Fog
55Β°
6 AM
Fog
54Β°
9 AM
Mist
55Β°
12 PM
Sunny
67Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
66Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
63Β°
9 PM
Overcast
58Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Greenwood Creek State Beach?
Greenwood Creek State Beach is a beach in California.
Can you swim at Greenwood Creek State Beach?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Greenwood Creek State Beach rated?
Greenwood Creek State Beach in California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 66 reviews.

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πŸ–οΈ Swimming Beaches Tips:
  • β€ΊArrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • β€ΊCheck for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • β€ΊBring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • β€ΊWatch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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Location & Contact

California 95432

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