Water level
492.66ft NAVD88
+0.31 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Austin was at 492.66 ft on October 26, rising 0.31 ft over the past week.
TexasReservoir, 1,606 acres, Austin
Lake Austin (Austin County, Texas) conditions today
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Water level
492.66ft
Up 0.31 ft this week
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 83°F. Tuesday: SE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 82°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Texas
- County
- Austin
- Surface area
- 1,606 acres
- Elevation
- 492 ft
- Max depth
- 75 ft
- USGS gauge
- 08154900, Lcra Lk Austin at Austin, TX
- Coordinates
- 30.2943° N, 97.7863° W
Background reading: Lake Austin on Wikipedia
About Lake Austin
Lake Austin is a 1,606-acre reservoir in Austin, Texas. The surface sits about 492 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 75 ft down.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08154900 (Lcra Lk Austin at Austin, TX). 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.
Lake Austin questions
Is it windy on Lake Austin today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 83°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 Lake Austin right now?
Lake Austin was at 492.66 ft on October 26, rising 0.31 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Austin?
Lake Austin covers about 1,606 acres (2.5 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Lake Austin?
The deepest point of Lake Austin is roughly 75 ft.
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