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Alva Paul Creek
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°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 19 years).
natural watercourse in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States of America
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 11145500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 19 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 19 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALINAS R NR SANTA MARGARITA CA (16.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alva Paul Creek?
- Alva Paul Creek is a river in California.
- What is the water temperature at Alva Paul Creek?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Alva Paul Creek in California is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 11145500, 16.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Alva Paul Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Alva Paul Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Alva Paul Creek include camping-nearby.
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