Waltham WaveClass II
0.1 Miles
Avg Gradient 10 fpm
Max Gradient 40 fpm
Waltham Wave at Medium Level.
Waltham Wave at Medium Level. Photo of Owen, Mike and Michael working hard after work!!! by Ed Bagdonas @ 1200 Gauge Information
Charles
Waltham Wave II
River DescriptionThe Waltham Wave on the Charles River is a popular play spot located close to downtown Boston. Best levels are found in the spring and sometimes in the fall. Created by the granite block Bleechery Dam, the wave is available approximately 17 days a year when the flow of the Charles is over 1000 cfs.Park-and-play all day, or just hit the river after work. The wave when up gives great opportunities to surf and spin, but is generally to shallow for bunts and loops. The best features are on river right and left, and there is room to roll, but be warned, it is shallow. If you fall off the wave there is a river right seam where you can get back on the wave, but its a workout The area downstream of the dam was cleaned of shopping carts, tires, chairs and other urban junk in August of 2006 by Owen Curtin and Ed Bagdonas in coordination with DCR. There is no rebar, or other hazards other than being shallow and occasional rocks. Technical infoPut in elevation........?' Take out elevation......same Total drop..............2' Average drop/mile.......?' Distance................0.01 miles River width average.....?' River geology...........tbd River water quality.....tbd. Scenery.................Urban/suburban. Wildlife................Local clubs and bars. AmenitiesGas/Convenience Stores..Many in area.. Nearest Restrooms.......Shaws supermarket next to the river. Camping.................None, but lots of hotels.. Restaurants/Pizza/etc...Everywhere. Regional WeatherGo here for a NOAA weather forecast.DirectionsNote that the directions below are to the Shaws parking lot on river left. You can also put in on river right 20 yards from the the DCR Charles Riverway (footpath) start; there are even steps there.Take out - about a hundred yards down from the dam on river right. About a hundred yards up from the dam is a foot bridge - an easy walk. From the WestFollow Route 20 (off 128) east to route 60; go to next light on route 20, take a right to River street (parallal to route 20) Shaws is straight ahead. Put in behind and slightly upstream of the supermarket where the tall fence ends.From the SouthTake the Pike to Newton Corner exit, head west on Washington Street, turn right on Walnut street, turn right on North street, go over the river and left at the first light. Turn into Shaws and park/put-in behind and slightly upstream of the supermarket.Shaws Address130 RIVER STREETWALTHAM, MA 02453 StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2006-12-05 08:55:10
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CHARLES RIVER (WALTHAM) [ MA ] |
Current Conditions
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| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| MA | Charles— Waltham Wave | II | 769 cfs | low | 7/24 14:15 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 92 |
| USGS Station: | 01104500 |
| HUC: | 01090001 |
| Latitude: | 42.3722 |
| Longitude: | -71.2342 |
| Class: | 4 |
No guide books for this stream. If you know of a book that describes this stream please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. User Comments |
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2007-01-01 12:30:26 (570 days ago)
peter quayle
Great Job Guys. Have you tryed to get releses from mody st dam? Im Kidkayaker14 on NPMB.
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| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | River Right Put-In |    | |
| 0.1 | Take-Out |  |
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