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Rapid NC Class I+

Mini M-Wave

American Whitewater 35.2795, -81.0818

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Gauge Conditions

South Fork Catawba River at Lowell, NC Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

One of the best surf waves on the river. Named after the rapid M-Wave at the USNWC. Make a ferry move from river right out into the center of the river and catch the eddy next to it. Prime flows for this wave are 3-4ft.