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Elizabeth River
River · Portsmouth, Virginia
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 10 years).
Waterway featuring many commercial & military port facilities, as well as recreational activities.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 0204289402, as of Aug 21, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 10 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 10 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STORM DRAIN AT CRANEYBROOK LANE AT EDGEFIELD, VA (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elizabeth River?
- Elizabeth River is a river in Portsmouth, Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Elizabeth River?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 0204289402, 3.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Elizabeth River?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Elizabeth River rated?
- Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
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