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Finke River. Big Salty Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at Finke River. Big Salty, Northern Territory.

Northern Territory · Top End & Outback|BoM ID: G0050012★ Premier Australian Waterway

Finke River. Big Salty

Gauging Station: Finke River. Big Salty · Catchment: Finke River. Big Salty

BoM Hydrology Model
Activity Intelligence

River Condition Score

1–10 Scale
10.0OUT OF 10Normal Range
⭐Normal Range

River level is within normal Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) range.

💡River Advisory:

Prime conditions for swimming, canoeing, and angling.

Typical Range:0.45m – 1.85m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
0.45 m
Typical high: 1.85m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
0.45m
Typical Low Threshold
BoM BaselineNormal
WATER TEMP
8°C
Dipping: Cold shock risk
Wild SwimmingWetsuit Advised
AIR & SKY
11°C
Humidity: 65%
Rain: 15%13 km/h W

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Scoring algorithm recalibrates suitability according to water depth, stream power, and weather.

Active: Wild Swimming & Dipping
River swimming, billabongs & gorge dipping. Ideal in calm, normal river levels with warm sunshine and gentle currents.
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Open Data

24-Hour River Level Trend (m)

BoM telemetry vs. typical normal bounds

Observed Level
Typical High (1.85m)
1.85m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.45 m)

River Access & Safety Info

BoM telemetry & public river access points

Public Waterway
BoM
Finke River. Big Salty
Monitored gauging station • BoM Water Data Online Network
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Location & Catchment
Finke River. Big Salty • -24.5759°N, 133.2975°W
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finke River. Big Salty

What is the current river level of Finke River. Big Salty?

Current river level for Finke River. Big Salty is measured in metres (m) and discharge (m³/s) at Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) station #G0050012 (Finke River. Big Salty). Telemetry is logged continuously.

Is Finke River. Big Salty safe for wild swimming, canoeing, or paddling today?

River conditions depend on live gauge depth and streamflow velocity. Riverable Australia provides a real-time 1–10 River Activity Score tuned for wild swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and angling. Check the live status badge above before entering the water.

What is the typical normal range for Finke River. Big Salty?

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) typical normal range at this station is between 0.45m and 1.85m. Levels within this window represent standard navigable conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause Finke River. Big Salty to rise rapidly?

Yes, catchment precipitation and surface runoff directly cause water levels to surge. Riverable Australia monitors 7-day cumulative precipitation and upstream weather models to alert users to rising spate conditions.

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