City: Cedarburg, WI
County: Ozaukee
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 43.30078500, -87.97451500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI
2.1 mi away
Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, WI
7.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Cedar Creek - *2025.09.09 Wood Update* Cedarburg Mill to CTH.T (2.3 miles)
20 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 100.00-1200.00 cfs
Cedar Creek near Cedarburg, WI
Whitewater Runs on Cedar Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Bank Waves is a whitewater access point on Cedar Creek near Cedarburg in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. This is a Stream Order 6 river with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for whitewater paddling. The site sits on a waterway that drops 1,105 feet in elevation over its 61.81-mile length, producing an average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile. With an average flow of 98.94 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.68 feet per second, Cedar Creek presents moderately dynamic water conditions that require attention to current and streamflow variations.
Paddlers accessing Cedar Creek at Bank Waves should be prepared for faster water and potential whitewater features typical of a large river with significant gradient. The location is positioned as a headwater access point, meaning this section of the creek is relatively close to the water's origin. Water conditions can vary considerably based on recent precipitation and seasonal runoff, affecting both current speed and navigation difficulty. Boaters should check current flow conditions before launching and be aware that water velocity and potential obstacles may change significantly depending on weather patterns.
Paddlers accessing Cedar Creek at Bank Waves should be prepared for faster water and potential whitewater features typical of a large river with significant gradient. The location is positioned as a headwater access point, meaning this section of the creek is relatively close to the water's origin. Water conditions can vary considerably based on recent precipitation and seasonal runoff, affecting both current speed and navigation difficulty. Boaters should check current flow conditions before launching and be aware that water velocity and potential obstacles may change significantly depending on weather patterns.