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Los Penasquitos Waterfall

Waterfall

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Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards โ€” FHAB Reports checked).
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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” 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. โ€” USGS gauge 11023340, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards โ€” FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ftยณ/s over 61 years). โ€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ftยณ/s
discharge
Gage height
1.68 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date โ€” below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1 ftยณ/s over 61 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LOS PENASQUITOS C NR POWAY CA (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Los Penasquitos Waterfall

H: 93ยฐ L: 65ยฐ
Sunny
Sunny
93ยฐ
|
Feels like 102ยฐ
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
51%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
10.4
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Fog
68ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
67ยฐ
6 AM
Clear
65ยฐ
9 AM
Sunny
75ยฐ
12 PM
Sunny
93ยฐ
3 PM
Sunny
91ยฐ
6 PM
Sunny
84ยฐ
9 PM
Clear
80ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Penasquitos Waterfall?
Los Penasquitos Waterfall is a waterfall in California.
Can you swim at Los Penasquitos Waterfall?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Los Penasquitos Waterfall have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Los Penasquitos Waterfall include Swimming.

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Amenities

๐ŸŠ Swimming