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Bear Creek
River
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
river in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 02198820, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ABERCORN CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR SAVANNAH, GA (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Georgia.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Georgia is 88°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 02198820, 3.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.
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