diff --git a/docs/source/reference/modding/settings/water.rst b/docs/source/reference/modding/settings/water.rst
index fb3b755c6f..5057870353 100644
--- a/docs/source/reference/modding/settings/water.rst
+++ b/docs/source/reference/modding/settings/water.rst
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ rain ripple detail
 
 :Type:		integer
 :Range:		0, 1, 2
-:Default:	2
+:Default:	1
 
 Controls how detailed the raindrop ripples on water are.