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Back River
Bay · Duxbury, Massachusetts
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Use cautionLive 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 13 ft³/s over 60 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 01105870, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 60 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 13 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JONES RIVER AT KINGSTON, MA (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back River?
- Back River is a bay in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
- Can you swim at Back 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 Back River rated?
- Back River in Duxbury, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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