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Photo: CR 542 drawbridge over Wading River (1), Jan. 2024 by Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 48 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01410150, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 48 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.74 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 48 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge East Branch Bass River near New Gretna NJ (3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wading River

H: 82° L: 70°
Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
73°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
93%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Light rain
71°
9 AM
Light rain
74°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wading River?
Wading River is a river in New Jersey.
Can you swim at Wading River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Wading River rated?
Wading River in New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Wading River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Wading River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby