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Tygart Lake conditions today

Tygart Lake, West Virginia
Photo: Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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Water level

1,063.08ft

Down 25.90 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: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 66°F. Tuesday: N wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 70°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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1,063.08ft NAVD88

-25.90 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Tygart Lake was at 1,063.08 ft on October 26, falling 25.90 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
West Virginia
County
Taylor County
Surface area
1,873 acres
USGS gauge
03055500, Tygart Lake near Grafton, WV
Coordinates
39.2579° N, 80.0104° W

About Tygart Lake

Set in Taylor County, West Virginia, Tygart Lake is a 1,873-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 03055500, listed as Tygart Lake near Grafton, WV. 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.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. 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.

Tygart Lake questions

Is it windy on Tygart Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 66°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 Tygart Lake right now?

Tygart Lake was at 1,063.08 ft on October 26, falling 25.90 ft over the past week.

How big is Tygart Lake?

Tygart Lake covers about 1,873 acres (2.9 square miles) of surface water.

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