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Bear Creek

River

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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 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 79 years).
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natural watercourse in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5326788

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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 11123500, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 79 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 79 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANTA YNEZ R BL LOS LAURLS CYN NR SNTA YNEZ CA (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 87Β° L: 63Β°
Sunny
Sunny
84Β°
|
Feels like 85Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
47%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
2.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
65Β°
6 AM
Clear
63Β°
9 AM
Sunny
74Β°
12 PM
Sunny
85Β°
3 PM
Sunny
86Β°
6 PM
Sunny
83Β°
9 PM
Clear
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Bear 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.

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