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Lago Guajataca water level

Lago Guajataca, Puerto Rico
Photo: Matthew Larsen, Public domain

Current level

643.48ft PRVD02

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Well above normal for October

Past 24 hours
-0.01ft
Past 7 days
-1.75ft
Past 30 days
+0.32ft
vs typical October
+2.37ft

Lago Guajataca was at 643.48 ft on October 26, falling 1.75 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 641.11 ft, so the lake is 2.37 ft above 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 Guajataca daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft PRVD02)Change
Oct 25, 2026643.49-0.04
Oct 24, 2026643.53-0.02
Oct 23, 2026643.55-0.18
Oct 22, 2026643.73-0.65
Oct 21, 2026644.38-0.61
Oct 20, 2026644.99-0.24
Oct 19, 2026645.23+0.17
Oct 18, 2026645.06+1.13
Oct 17, 2026643.93+0.35
Oct 16, 2026643.58-0.08
Oct 15, 2026643.66-0.05
Oct 14, 2026643.71-0.04
Oct 13, 2026643.75+0.06
Oct 12, 2026643.69+0.44

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 about 2 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lago Guajataca at Damsite near Quebradillas, 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 Guajataca water level questions

What is the water level at Lago Guajataca today?

Lago Guajataca was at 643.48 ft on October 26, falling 1.75 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 641.11 ft, so the lake is 2.37 ft above its usual mark.

Is Lago Guajataca high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well above normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 621.84 to 644.39 ft, with a typical value of 641.11 ft.

Is Lago Guajataca rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-1.75 ft), and it is +0.32 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lago Guajataca water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 50010800 (Lago Guajataca at Damsite near Quebradillas, 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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