| Water Temp | Level | Height | CFS | Notes |
| 60 | Summer | 2.5+ | 236 | Great Conditions! Please Leave NO Trace! |
| Conway @ SB | Upper/Lower | Conway USGS Gauge | Cubic Feet Per Second | Key: + = rising or forecasted to rise, – = receding |
It looks like a pretty good weather forecast for the weekend with highs in the 70s.
Watch for slightly rising river conditions.
Late Summer River Conditions & Tips for Low Water
Recommendations:
- Please be respectful & Leave No Trace!
- No kids under 5
- 1:1 ratio of strong swimmers to kids or weaker swimmers.
- Watch for and avoid strainers, (fallen trees) and other obstacles in the river.
- Use caution approaching Swans Falls Dam. Takeout on right well above. Low water conditions. 100 yard carry to the pick up location.
- Recommend Westons as a safer option than Redstone.
- Paradise Island trips can be changed to Westons
- Know before you go. Check weather & river conditions.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are on the river and the next takeout location.
Saco River Valley & Conway, NH WEATHER
Why Saco Bound has the best Saco River Tubing & family trip…
Saco Bound operates on a section of river that is perfect for tubing and family trips. It’s hard to steer a effectively tube. So, obstacles like rocks and trees can be a problem. Our section of the Saco has very few obstacles, especially our 3 mile trip from Saco Bound, (Putin #1) to Weston’s Beach. This section also “holds” water better and has a reliable flow when the river is at its lowest. Safety, professional service and private, riverside properties further enhance the experience. So, come tubing with us! We offer the most and very best tube trip on the Saco!
Saco River Conditions Guide – from Redstone/Saco Bound, NH through Fryeburg, Maine
| Level | Low | Summer | Medium | High | Very High |
| Cubic Feet Per Second | Below 200 CFS | 200 to 1,200 CFS | 1,200 to 3,000 CFS | 3,000 to 4,000 CFS | Over 4,000 CFS |
| Appx Paddle Times (canoes & kayaks) | 1 to 2 MPH Max | 2 to 3 MPH | 3 to 4 MPH | 4 MPH + | |
| Appx Float Times (tubes) | Less than 1 MPH | Around 1 or 2 MPH | |||
| Conditions | Slow conditions. May hit bottom or some waking. Still mostly passable, however. | Many beaches and easy paddling conditions. Great for Tubing! Most typical in July & August. | Good for canoe & kayaks. Some Sections Too fast for Tubing. Swimming skills necessary. Use extra caution with young kids. | Swift current, experience necessary. Not recommended for kids or non-swimmers. | Potentially Dangerous Conditions |
Please Respect Nature & Leave NO Trace
Wear your PDF • Know Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users