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San Luis Obispo Creek

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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 2 ftΒ³/s over 59 years).
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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 11141280, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 59 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
2 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.88 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 59 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LOPEZ C NR ARROYO GRANDE CA (15.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at San Luis Obispo Creek

H: 88Β° L: 56Β°
Fog
Fog
57Β°
|
Feels like 57Β°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
100%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
58Β°
3 AM
Overcast
57Β°
6 AM
Fog
56Β°
9 AM
Mist
62Β°
12 PM
Sunny
87Β°
3 PM
Sunny
75Β°
6 PM
Sunny
70Β°
9 PM
Clear
63Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Luis Obispo Creek?
San Luis Obispo Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at San Luis Obispo Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does San Luis Obispo Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at San Luis Obispo Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby