Water level
4,647.75ft NGVD29
-0.06 ft in 7 daysOct 10Oct 17Oct 24
Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24
Reading from Oct 25, 2026.
Lake Eleanor was at 4,647.75 ft on October 25, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).
CaliforniaReservoir, 964 acres, Tuolumne County
Lake Eleanor conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: SSW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 63°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- California
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Surface area
- 964 acres
- Elevation
- 4,662 ft
- Operator
- San Francisco, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
- USGS gauge
- 11277500, Lake Eleanor near Hetch Hetchy CA
- Coordinates
- 37.9780° N, 119.8791° W
Background reading: Lake Eleanor on Wikipedia
About Lake Eleanor
Lake Eleanor covers about 964 acres in Tuolumne County, California and is classed as a reservoir. It is managed by San Francisco, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The water surface sits about 4,662 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 11277500 (Lake Eleanor near Hetch Hetchy CA). 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.
Lake Eleanor questions
Is it windy on Lake Eleanor today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 64°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 Eleanor right now?
Lake Eleanor was at 4,647.75 ft on October 25, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).
How big is Lake Eleanor?
Lake Eleanor covers about 964 acres (1.5 square miles) of surface water.
Who manages Lake Eleanor?
Lake Eleanor is operated by San Francisco, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Boating rules, closures and ramp hours come from the operator and the state wildlife agency.
Nearby lakes
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