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Lago El Guineo water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

2,959.46ft PRVD02

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Near normal for October

Past 24 hours
-0.01ft
Past 7 days
+0.37ft
Past 30 days
-3.42ft
vs typical October
-2.39ft

Lago El Guineo was at 2,959.46 ft on October 26, rising 0.37 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 2,961.85 ft, so the lake is 2.39 ft below its usual mark.

Last 30 days

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Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.

Typical level through the year

Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.

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Recent daily readings

Lago El Guineo daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft PRVD02)Change
Oct 25, 20262,959.47+0.04
Oct 24, 20262,959.43+0.09
Oct 23, 20262,959.34+0.05
Oct 22, 20262,959.29+0.05
Oct 21, 20262,959.24+0.06
Oct 20, 20262,959.18+0.09
Oct 19, 20262,959.09+0.09
Oct 18, 20262,959.00+0.07
Oct 17, 20262,958.93+0.10
Oct 16, 20262,958.83+0.09
Oct 15, 20262,958.74+0.16
Oct 14, 20262,958.58+0.63
Oct 13, 20262,957.95+0.10
Oct 12, 20262,957.85+0.09

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the Puerto Rico Vertical Datum of 2002 (PRVD02), the island's official height reference. Older reservoir documents may use a local or meter-based reference, so check which one a ramp or intake elevation uses before comparing.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is listed by USGS as Lago El Guineo at Damsite near Villalba, PR. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Lago El Guineo water level questions

What is the water level at Lago El Guineo today?

Lago El Guineo was at 2,959.46 ft on October 26, rising 0.37 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 2,961.85 ft, so the lake is 2.39 ft below its usual mark.

Is Lago El Guineo high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is near normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 2,942.01 to 2,963.13 ft, with a typical value of 2,961.85 ft.

Is Lago El Guineo rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.37 ft), and it is -3.42 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lago El Guineo water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 50032290 (Lago El Guineo at Damsite near Villalba, PR). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

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