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Medina Lake conditions today

Medina Lake, Texas
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

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Water level

1,019.38ft

Down 0.85 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: ESE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 82°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 80°F, thunderstorms possible.

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Water level

1,019.38ft NGVD29

-0.85 ft in 7 days

27.96 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Medina Lake was at 1,019.38 ft on October 26, falling 0.85 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,047.34 ft, so the lake is 27.96 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Texas
Surface area
5,343 acres
USGS gauge
08179500, Medina Lk nr San Antonio, TX
Coordinates
29.5533° N, 98.9755° W

Background reading: Medina Lake on Wikipedia

About Medina Lake

Set in Texas, Medina Lake is a 5,343-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08179500 (Medina Lk nr San Antonio, TX), about 3 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. 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.

Medina Lake questions

Is it windy on Medina Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 82°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 Medina Lake right now?

Medina Lake was at 1,019.38 ft on October 26, falling 0.85 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,047.34 ft, so the lake is 27.96 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Medina Lake?

Medina Lake covers about 5,343 acres (8.3 square miles) of surface water.

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