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North CarolinaNatural lake, 454 acres, Wake County

Lake Crabtree conditions today

Lake Crabtree, North Carolina
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Water level

275.28ft

Down 0.31 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: NNE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 75°F.

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Water level

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275.28ft NAVD88

-0.31 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake Crabtree was at 275.28 ft on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
North Carolina
County
Wake County
Surface area
454 acres
Elevation
272 ft
USGS gauge
0208725090, Lake Crabtree at Dam Ab Interstate 40 near Cary, NC
Coordinates
35.8369° N, 78.7997° W

Background reading: Lake Crabtree on Wikipedia

About Lake Crabtree

Lake Crabtree covers about 454 acres in Wake County, North Carolina and is classed as a natural lake. The water surface sits about 272 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 0208725090 (Lake Crabtree at Dam Ab Interstate 40 near Cary, NC). 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.

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 Crabtree questions

Is it windy on Lake Crabtree today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 71°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 Crabtree right now?

Lake Crabtree was at 275.28 ft on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week.

How big is Lake Crabtree?

Lake Crabtree covers about 454 acres (0.7 square miles) of surface water.

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