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Hales Brook and Sippican River

Nature preserve · Marion, 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.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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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 01105895, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
25.94 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEWEANTIC RIVER AT SOUTH WAREHAM, MA (2.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hales Brook and Sippican River

H: 70° L: 66°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
67°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
85%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
68°
3 AM
Heavy rain
67°
6 AM
Heavy rain
67°
9 AM
Light rain
67°
12 PM
Light rain
68°
3 PM
Overcast
69°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 PM
Light drizzle
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hales Brook and Sippican River?
Hales Brook and Sippican River is a nature preserve in Marion, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Hales Brook and Sippican River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Hales Brook and Sippican River rated?
Hales Brook and Sippican River in Marion, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Marion, MA 02738

Marion, Massachusetts 02738

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