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290.74ft
Down 0.81 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 69°F. Tuesday: NNE wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 59°F.
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290.74ft NGVD29
-0.81 ft in 7 days6.19 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Wanaque Reservoir was at 290.74 ft on October 26, falling 0.81 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 284.55 ft, so the lake is 6.19 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Wanaque Reservoir on Wikipedia
Wanaque Reservoir covers about 1,971 acres in New Jersey and is classed as a reservoir. The water surface sits about 305 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 01386990 (Wanaque Reservoir at Wanaque NJ), 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. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 69°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.
Wanaque Reservoir was at 290.74 ft on October 26, falling 0.81 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 284.55 ft, so the lake is 6.19 ft above its usual mark.
Wanaque Reservoir covers about 1,971 acres (3.1 square miles) of surface water.
If Wanaque is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.