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California · river

Fontana Water Co Surface Div near Fontana

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

8 mph

gusting to 9 mph

Air temp

90°F

0% chance of rain

River flow

14.7 cfs

Best day to paddle this week

Thursday · 82

  • Today

    47

  • Sun

    61

  • Mon

    74

  • Tue

    75

  • Wed

    76

  • Thu

    82

    Best

  • Fri

    78

Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
10a89
11a911
12p1111
1p1213
2p1416
3p1620
4p1722
5p1520
6p1216
7p812
8p68
9p46

Why this score

  • Wind8 mph — noticeable but manageable-4

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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