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Passaic Falls

Waterfall

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.
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waterfalls on the Passaic River

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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 01389802, as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
116.03 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Passaic R at Passaic (Great) Falls at Paterson NJ (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Passaic Falls

H: 77° L: 66°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
68°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
94%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Smoky haze
68°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
74°
3 PM
Overcast
77°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Passaic Falls?
Passaic Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey.
Can you swim at Passaic Falls?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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