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1,812.79ft
Down 1.57 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F, 67% chance of rain. Tuesday: NW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 49°F, 61% chance of rain.
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1,812.79ft NGVD29
-1.57 ft in 7 days34.94 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Galesville Reservoir was at 1,812.79 ft on October 26, falling 1.57 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,847.73 ft, so the lake is 34.94 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Galesville Reservoir on Wikipedia
Set in Oregon, Galesville Reservoir is a 558-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 14308995 (Galesville Reservoir near Azalea, OR). 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 50°F, 67% chance of rain. 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.
Galesville Reservoir was at 1,812.79 ft on October 26, falling 1.57 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,847.73 ft, so the lake is 34.94 ft below its usual mark.
Galesville Reservoir covers about 558 acres (0.9 square miles) of surface water.
If Galesville is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.