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Oradell Reservoir conditions today

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Water level

22.20ft

Down 0.88 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: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NNE wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 61°F.

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Water level

22.20ft NGVD29

-0.88 ft in 7 days

5.34 ft above the October normal

Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

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

Oradell Reservoir was at 22.20 ft on October 26, falling 0.88 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 16.86 ft, so the lake is 5.34 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
New Jersey
Surface area
708 acres
USGS gauge
01378480, Oradell Reservoir at Oradell NJ
Coordinates
40.9561° N, 74.0290° W

Background reading: Oradell Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Oradell Reservoir

Oradell Reservoir covers about 708 acres in New Jersey and is classed as a reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 01378480, listed as Oradell Reservoir at Oradell NJ. 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.

Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. 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.

Oradell Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Oradell Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 71°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 Oradell Reservoir right now?

Oradell Reservoir was at 22.20 ft on October 26, falling 0.88 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 16.86 ft, so the lake is 5.34 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Oradell Reservoir?

Oradell Reservoir covers about 708 acres (1.1 square miles) of surface water.

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