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Photo: 1988-08 - NEW BEDFORD - New Bedford Harbor001 by Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection (CC BY 2.0) License

Acushnet River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 2 ftΒ³/s over 15 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 01105917, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 15 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.28 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 2 ftΒ³/s over 15 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MATTAPOISETT RIVER NEAR MATTAPOISETT, MA (4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Acushnet River

H: 75Β° L: 65Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°
|
Feels like 71Β°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
89%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
65Β°
3 AM
Mist
66Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°
3 PM
Overcast
72Β°
6 PM
Overcast
70Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Acushnet River?
Acushnet River is a river in Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Acushnet River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Acushnet River rated?
Acushnet River in Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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