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Ripley Falls
New Hampshire · Waterfall
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Ripley Falls is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 010642505, 7.6 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 010642505, as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Hampshire yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACO RIVER AT RIVER STREET, AT BARTLETT, NH (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 PM 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.