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Ripley Falls

Waterfall

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 010642505, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Streamflow
57 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACO RIVER AT RIVER STREET, AT BARTLETT, NH (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ripley Falls

H: 80° L: 55°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
46%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Sunny
56°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ripley Falls?
Ripley Falls is a waterfall in New Hampshire.
What is the water temperature at Ripley Falls?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Ripley Falls in New Hampshire is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 010642505, 7.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Ripley Falls?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Ripley Falls have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Ripley Falls include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby