Water level
864.31ft NAVD88
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Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Geneva was at 864.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).
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Next 24 hours
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Outlook. Monday: NE wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 60°F. Tuesday: SE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 67°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Walworth County
- Surface area
- 5,189 acres
- USGS gauge
- 423525088260400, Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva, WI
- Coordinates
- 42.5650° N, 88.5037° W
Background reading: Lake Geneva on Wikipedia
About Lake Geneva
Set in Walworth County, Wisconsin, Lake Geneva is a 5,189-acre natural lake.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 423525088260400 (Geneva Lake at Lake Geneva, WI), about 4 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.
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.
Lake Geneva questions
Is it windy on Lake Geneva today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 60°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 Lake Geneva right now?
Lake Geneva was at 864.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).
How big is Lake Geneva?
Lake Geneva covers about 5,189 acres (8.1 square miles) of surface water.
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