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Cherry Lake conditions today

Cherry Lake, California
Photo: U.S. National Park Service, Public domain

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Water level

4,683.11ft

Steady this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 62°F. Tuesday: SSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 61°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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4,683.11ft NGVD29

-0.02 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Cherry Lake was at 4,683.11 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
California
County
Tuolumne County
Surface area
1,754 acres
Elevation
4,705 ft
USGS gauge
11277200, Cherry Lake near Hetch Hetchy CA
Coordinates
38.0013° N, 119.9046° W

Background reading: Cherry Lake on Wikipedia

About Cherry Lake

Cherry Lake covers about 1,754 acres in Tuolumne County, California and is classed as a reservoir. The water surface sits about 4,705 ft above sea level.

We read the level from USGS gauge 11277200, listed as Cherry Lake near Hetch Hetchy CA. 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.

Cherry Lake questions

Is it windy on Cherry Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 62°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 Cherry Lake right now?

Cherry Lake was at 4,683.11 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft).

How big is Cherry Lake?

Cherry Lake covers about 1,754 acres (2.7 square miles) of surface water.

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