California · river
Fontana Water Co Surface Div near Fontana
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
Good
Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
10 mph
gusting to 11 mph
Air temp
98°F
0% chance of rain
River flow
12.2 cfs
Best day to paddle this week
Tuesday · 85
Today
65
99°
Thu
53
99°
Fri
80
96°
Sat
82
96°
Sun
73
98°
Mon
74
97°
Tue
85
96°
Best
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| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 1p | 10 | 11 |
| 2p | 11 | 12 |
| 3p | 11 | 12 |
| 4p | 12 | 14 |
| 5p | 13 | 16 |
| 6p | 12 | 15 |
| 7p | 9 | 11 |
| 8p | 6 | 6 |
| 9p | 0 | 5 |
| 10p | 1 | 4 |
| 11p | 0 | 3 |
| 12a | 4 | 4 |
Why this score
- Wind — 10 mph — noticeable but manageable-10
- Heat — 98°F — bring more water than you think-12
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.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 11062400
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata
Nearby water
- Fontana Water Co Surface Div Weir 2 near Fontanaunder 1 mi
- Fontana Ph Forebay Spillway near Fontanaunder 1 mi
- Lytle Creek near Fontanaunder 1 mi
- Cajon Creek below Lone Pine Creek near Keenbrook4 mi
- Lytle Creek Div to Fontana Ph Avm near Fontana4 mi
- Fontana Water Co Spill Ch From Afterbay near Fontana5 mi