Water level
73.07ft NAVD88
+0.42 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Moultrie was at 73.07 ft on October 26, rising 0.42 ft over the past week.
South CarolinaReservoir, 60,000 acres, Berkeley County
Lake Moultrie conditions today
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Water level
73.07ft
Up 0.42 ft this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 5 to 16 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 72°F. Tuesday: NE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 73°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Berkeley County
- Surface area
- 60,000 acres
- Dam completed
- 1939
- USGS gauge
- 02172000, Lake Moultrie near Pinopolis, SC
- Coordinates
- 33.3018° N, 80.0543° W
Background reading: Lake Moultrie on Wikipedia
About Lake Moultrie
Lake Moultrie covers about 60,000 acres in Berkeley County, South Carolina and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1939.
We read the level from USGS gauge 02172000, listed as Lake Moultrie near Pinopolis, SC. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
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 Moultrie questions
Is it windy on Lake Moultrie today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 5 to 16 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 72°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 Moultrie right now?
Lake Moultrie was at 73.07 ft on October 26, rising 0.42 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Moultrie?
Lake Moultrie covers about 60,000 acres (94 square miles) of surface water.
When was Lake Moultrie built?
The dam that forms Lake Moultrie was completed in 1939.
Nearby lakes
If Moultrie is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.
- Lake MarionReservoir, 111,197 ac, South Carolina16 mi
- Lake RussellNatural lake, South Carolina76 mi
- Lake RobinsonReservoir, 2,099 ac, South Carolina79 mi
- Lake WatereeReservoir, 11,756 ac, South Carolina88 mi
- Lake MurrayReservoir, 48,761 ac, South Carolina90 mi
- Parr Shoals ReservoirReservoir, 3,117 ac, South Carolina99 mi