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Photo: Scott Creek Beach near Davenport - panoramio by Alen Ištoković (CC BY 3.0) License

Scott Creek Beach

Beach

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 46 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions today

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 11161000, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 46 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
15 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.75 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ft³/s over 46 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAN LORENZO R A SANTA CRUZ CA (11.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Creek Beach

H: 88° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
75°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
52%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
9 AM
Overcast
66°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Overcast
87°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Creek Beach?
Scott Creek Beach is a beach in California.
Can you swim at Scott Creek Beach?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Scott Creek Beach rated?
Scott Creek Beach in California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 66 reviews.

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