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Lake Harding conditions today

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519.91ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 76°F.

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Water level

519.91ft above sea level

-0.09 ft in 7 days

Right at the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Harding was at 519.91 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 519.92 ft, so the lake is 0.01 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Georgia
Surface area
4,978 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bartletts Ferry (GPC)
Coordinates
32.6630° N, 85.0910° W

Background reading: Lake Harding on Wikipedia

About Lake Harding

Set in Georgia, Lake Harding is a 4,978-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Bartletts Ferry (GPC), published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

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.

Lake Harding questions

Is it windy on Lake Harding today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 73°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 Harding right now?

Lake Harding was at 519.91 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 519.92 ft, so the lake is 0.01 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Lake Harding?

Lake Harding covers about 4,978 acres (7.8 square miles) of surface water.

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