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Woodcliff Lake Reservoir conditions today

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Water level

90.94ft

Down 0.19 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 70°F. Tuesday: NNE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 60°F.

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Water level

90.94ft NGVD29

-0.19 ft in 7 days

1.38 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.

Woodcliff Lake Reservoir was at 90.94 ft on October 26, falling 0.19 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 89.56 ft, so the lake is 1.38 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
New Jersey
Surface area
166 acres
USGS gauge
01377450, Woodcliff Lake at Hillsdale NJ
Coordinates
41.0191° N, 74.0434° W

Background reading: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Woodcliff Lake Reservoir

Woodcliff Lake Reservoir covers about 166 acres in New Jersey and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 01377450 (Woodcliff Lake at Hillsdale NJ). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. 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.

Woodcliff Lake Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Woodcliff Lake 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 70°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 Woodcliff Lake Reservoir right now?

Woodcliff Lake Reservoir was at 90.94 ft on October 26, falling 0.19 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 89.56 ft, so the lake is 1.38 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Woodcliff Lake Reservoir?

Woodcliff Lake Reservoir covers about 166 acres (0.3 square miles) of surface water.

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