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Gibraltar Reservoir

Lake

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy 46053, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
70°F
21°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46053 (21.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Gibraltar Reservoir

H: 92° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
86°
|
Feels like 89°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
54%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
3 PM
Cloudy
91°
6 PM
Sunny
88°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gibraltar Reservoir?
Gibraltar Reservoir is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Gibraltar Reservoir?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Gibraltar Reservoir in California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 21.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Gibraltar Reservoir?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Gibraltar Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Gibraltar Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby