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Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 8 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 59°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 68°F.
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844.85ft NGVD29
-0.09 ft in 7 daysReading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Monona was at 844.85 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 61°F.
Background reading: Lake Monona on Wikipedia
Lake Monona is a 3,212-acre natural lake in Wisconsin. The surface sits about 846 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 69 ft down.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05429000 (Lake Monona at Madison, WI), about 2 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 8 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 59°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.
Lake Monona was at 844.85 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 61°F.
Lake Monona covers about 3,212 acres (5.0 square miles) of surface water.
The deepest point of Lake Monona is roughly 69 ft.
If Monona is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.
