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SwedenArroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano water level
River gauge, California, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.5 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Arroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano reads 10.76 ft, a normal level for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.74 ft and 10.78 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Creek at La Novia St Branch at San Juan CapisRiver gauge, San Juan Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 1.1 mi |
| Bonita C A IrvineRiver gauge | 0.7 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Coldwater Canyon Creek near CoronaRiver gauge, Coldwater Canyon Creek | 0.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| De Luz Creek near De LuzRiver gauge, De Luz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Santa Ana R A Santa AnaRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A YsidoraRiver gauge | 7.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Fallbrook Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Fallbrook Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 23 mi |
| Oneill Lake Outlet Ch near FallbrookRiver gauge, Oneill Lake Outlet Ch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Arroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM PDT, the water level was 10.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Arroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Arroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:11047300(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.49836, -117.66587(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 10.76 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Arroyo Trabuco A San Juan Capistrano (usgs:11047300). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/arroyo-trabuco-a-san-juan-capistrano
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer