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Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature preserve · Marshfield, Massachusetts

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 22 (median 11 ft³/s over 60 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 01105730, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 11 ft³/s over 60 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.45 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 11 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 INDIAN HEAD RIVER AT HANOVER, MA (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary

H: 70° L: 63°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
68°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
92%
Humidity
89%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 AM
Light rain
67°
9 AM
Light rain
67°
12 PM
Light rain
69°
3 PM
Light rain
68°
6 PM
Light rain shower
65°
9 PM
Overcast
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary?
Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature preserve in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary rated?
Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 71 reviews.

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Location & Contact

2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050

Marshfield, Massachusetts 02050

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Family & Children

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