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SwedenSanta Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside water level
River gauge, Santa Margarita R A Mouth, California, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Santa Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside at 11.31 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.09 ft – 11.36 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.09 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Rey R A OceansideRiver gauge | 5.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A YsidoraRiver gauge | 7.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| Oneill Lake Outlet Ch near FallbrookRiver gauge, Oneill Lake Outlet Ch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Fallbrook Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Fallbrook Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| De Luz Creek near De LuzRiver gauge, De Luz Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump near FallbrookRiver gauge, Santa Margarita R A Fpud Sump | 7.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Sandia Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Sandia Creek | 0.6 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Rainbow Creek near FallbrookRiver gauge, Rainbow Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 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 Santa Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM PDT, the water level was 11.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Santa Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:11046050(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.23781, -117.39531(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 | 11.31 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Margarita R A Mouth near Oceanside (usgs:11046050). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/santa-margarita-r-a-mouth-near-oceanside
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