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RIVER CONDITIONS
Latest River Conditions
The colour-coded status helps you quickly understand if it's safe to launch:
Green — Normal/average flow. Ideal conditions for all paddlers — enjoy your session!
Orange (or Amber/Yellow) — Elevated flow. Stronger currents; suitable for experienced paddlers only. Juniors, novices, and coaches should assess carefully or consider postponing.
Red — High/very strong flow. Dangerous conditions with powerful currents, swirls, and increased risk. No paddling recommended unless highly skilled.
Safety first — never underestimate the power of the river.
Stay informed and paddle responsibly. This displays the current fluvial flow rate (in cubic metres per second) on the River Thames at Kingston Bridge — the key non-tidal gauge we use to assess conditions here at Richmond.
Flow rates are sourced from Environment Agency data. Always cross-check with tides (especially on the ebb), weather, and club guidelines before heading out.
See our paddler safety guidelines for more information | Go here for latest Thames river flow at Kingston Bridge. | Updates?
RIVER CONDITIONS
Latest River Conditions
The colour-coded status helps you quickly understand if it's safe to launch:
Green — Normal/average flow. Ideal conditions for all paddlers — enjoy your session!
Orange (or Amber/Yellow) — Elevated flow. Stronger currents; suitable for experienced paddlers only. Juniors, novices, and coaches should assess carefully or consider postponing.
Red — High/very strong flow. Dangerous conditions with powerful currents, swirls, and increased risk. No paddling recommended unless highly skilled.
Safety first — never underestimate the power of the river.
Thames Watch App: https://www.thameswatch.app/
Stay informed and paddle responsibly. This displays the current fluvial flow rate (in cubic metres per second) on the River Thames at Kingston Bridge — the key non-tidal gauge we use to assess conditions here at Richmond.
Flow rates are sourced from Environment Agency data. Always cross-check with tides (especially on the ebb), weather, and club guidelines before heading out.
See our paddler safety guidelines for more information | Go here for latest Thames river flow at Kingston Bridge. | Updates?
