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Tallulah Falls Beach

Swimming lake · Tallulah Falls, Georgia

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 11 years).
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Editor's Notes
Tallulah Falls Beach is the public swimming beach on the 63-acre lake Georgia Power created in 1914 behind the Tallulah Falls Dam. It sits inside Tallulah Gorge State Park, at the Terrora day-use area above a canyon nearly 1,000 feet deep.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 02181350, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 11 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
83°F
28°C
Streamflow
31 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.85 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 11 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Tallulah Falls Beach

H: 96° L: 70°
Sunny
Sunny
85°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
39%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
76°
3 AM
Overcast
74°
6 AM
Clear
71°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
96°
6 PM
Sunny
94°
9 PM
Overcast
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tallulah Falls Beach?
Tallulah Falls Beach is a swimming lake in Tallulah Falls, Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Tallulah Falls Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Tallulah Falls Beach in Tallulah Falls, Georgia is 83°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 02181350, 0.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Tallulah Falls Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Tallulah Falls Beach rated?
Tallulah Falls Beach in Tallulah Falls, Georgia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 30 reviews.
What amenities does Tallulah Falls Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Tallulah Falls Beach include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Tallulah Falls, GA 30573

Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573

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