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Photo: Alsea River Bridge (Lincoln County, Oregon scenic images) (lincD0080a) by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives (Attribution) License

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 14306500, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
65 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.10 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 101 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ALSEA RIVER NEAR TIDEWATER, OR (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Alsea River

H: 60° L: 56°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
57°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
95%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
56°
3 AM
Light drizzle
57°
6 AM
Fog
56°
9 AM
Mist
58°
12 PM
Fog
58°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 PM
Mist
58°
9 PM
Light drizzle
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alsea River?
Alsea River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Alsea River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Alsea River in Oregon is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14306500, 0.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Alsea River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Alsea River rated?
Alsea River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 29 reviews.
What amenities does Alsea River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Alsea River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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