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Cochiti Lake conditions today

Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pat Smith, Public domain

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Water level

47.63ft

Up 3.57 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 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 63°F. Tuesday: SW wind 0 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 66°F.

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Water level

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47.63ft (gage datum)

+3.57 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Cochiti Lake was at 47.63 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 3.57 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
New Mexico
Surface area
1,303 acres
Operator
United States Army Corps of Engineers
USGS gauge
08317300, Cochiti Lake near Cochiti Pueblo, NM
Coordinates
35.6333° N, 106.3167° W

About Cochiti Lake

Cochiti Lake covers about 1,303 acres in New Mexico and is classed as a reservoir. It is managed by United States Army Corps of Engineers.

We read the level from USGS gauge 08317300, listed as Cochiti Lake near Cochiti Pueblo, NM. 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.

Cochiti Lake questions

Is it windy on Cochiti Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 63°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 Cochiti Lake right now?

Cochiti Lake was at 47.63 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 3.57 ft over the past week.

How big is Cochiti Lake?

Cochiti Lake covers about 1,303 acres (2.0 square miles) of surface water.

Who manages Cochiti Lake?

Cochiti Lake is operated by United States Army Corps of Engineers. Boating rules, closures and ramp hours come from the operator and the state wildlife agency.

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