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Photo: FISHERMAN BEACHES HIS BOAT AT SUNSET AT THE RIVER MOUTH OF THE QUINAULT RIVER by Gene Daniels (Public domain) License

Quinault River

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 1203951610, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Streamflow
459 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.91 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge QUINAULT RIVER NEAR TAHOLAH, WA (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Quinault River

H: 62° L: 59°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
61°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
89%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
3.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
59°
3 AM
Mist
59°
6 AM
Light drizzle
59°
9 AM
Light drizzle
59°
12 PM
Light drizzle
61°
3 PM
Light drizzle
61°
6 PM
Light drizzle
61°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Quinault River?
Quinault River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Quinault River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Quinault River in Washington is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 1203951610, 4.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Quinault River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Quinault River rated?
Quinault River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.

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