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Photo: Lyre River by Benjamin Cody (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 111 years).
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tributary to the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Clallam County, Washington state, United States of America

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 12045500, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 111 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
271 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
9.07 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 111 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELWHA RIVER AT MCDONALD BR NEAR PORT ANGELES, WA (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lyre River

H: 68° L: 53°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
56°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
33%
Humidity
87%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Mist
56°
6 AM
Mist
53°
9 AM
Fog
57°
12 PM
Sunny
65°
3 PM
Sunny
66°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lyre River?
Lyre River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Lyre River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Lyre River rated?
Lyre River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Lyre River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Lyre River include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Washington 98363

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Amenities

Camping nearby