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Clear Lake conditions today

Clear Lake, California
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Water level

1,322.54ft

Down 0.10 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 61°F. Tuesday: W wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 60°F.

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Water level

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1,322.54ft NAVD88

-0.10 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Clear Lake was at 1,322.54 ft on October 26, falling 0.10 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
California
County
Lake County
Surface area
43,785 acres
Elevation
1,316 ft
Max depth
387 ft
USGS gauge
11450000, Clear Lake A Lakeport CA
Coordinates
39.0616° N, 122.8272° W

Background reading: Clear Lake on Wikipedia

About Clear Lake

Set in Lake County, California, Clear Lake is a 43,785-acre natural lake. The surface sits about 1,316 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 387 ft down.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 11450000 (Clear Lake A Lakeport CA), about 5 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Clear Lake questions

Is it windy on Clear Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 61°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Clear Lake right now?

Clear Lake was at 1,322.54 ft on October 26, falling 0.10 ft over the past week.

How big is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake covers about 43,785 acres (68 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is Clear Lake?

The deepest point of Clear Lake is roughly 387 ft.

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