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East Lake Tohopekaliga conditions today

East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida
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57.56ft

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

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 13 to 19 kt, gusts to 30 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: NE wind 12 to 18 kt, gusts to 30 kt, high near 80°F.

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Water level

57.56ft NGVD29

-0.02 ft in 7 days

0.37 ft above the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

East Lake Tohopekaliga was at 57.56 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 57.19 ft, so the lake is 0.37 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Florida
Surface area
11,742 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, East Lake Tohopekaliga
Coordinates
28.2972° N, 81.2814° W

Background reading: East Lake Tohopekaliga on Wikipedia

About East Lake Tohopekaliga

East Lake Tohopekaliga covers about 11,742 acres in Florida and is classed as a natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at East Lake Tohopekaliga, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. 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.

East Lake Tohopekaliga questions

Is it windy on East Lake Tohopekaliga today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 13 to 19 kt, gusts to 30 kt, high near 80°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 East Lake Tohopekaliga right now?

East Lake Tohopekaliga was at 57.56 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 57.19 ft, so the lake is 0.37 ft above its usual mark.

How big is East Lake Tohopekaliga?

East Lake Tohopekaliga covers about 11,742 acres (18 square miles) of surface water.

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