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Tallulah Falls Beach

Tallulah Falls, Georgia · Swimming lake

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Tallulah Falls Beach is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 02181350, 0.9 miles away.

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 02181350, as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 70 ft³/s over 11 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
57°F
14°C
Streamflow
31 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.85 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 70 ft³/s over 11 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA (0.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.