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Lake Havasu conditions today

Lake Havasu, Arizona
Photo: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Water level

48.35ft

Down 0.51 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: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 82°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 1 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 83°F.

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Water level

48.35ft (gage datum)

-0.51 ft in 7 days

0.14 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 25, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Havasu was at 48.35 ft on the gage on October 25, falling 0.51 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 48.21 ft, so the lake is 0.14 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Arizona
Surface area
19,299 acres
Max depth
36 ft
Volume
619,385 acre-ft
Dam completed
1938
USGS gauge
09427500, Lake Havasu near Parker Dam, Az-ca
Coordinates
34.4833° N, 114.3833° W

Background reading: Lake Havasu on Wikipedia

About Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu covers about 19,299 acres in Arizona and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1938. At its deepest it reaches roughly 36 ft.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 09427500 (Lake Havasu near Parker Dam, Az-ca), about 17 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. 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 Havasu questions

Is it windy on Lake Havasu today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 82°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 Havasu right now?

Lake Havasu was at 48.35 ft on the gage on October 25, falling 0.51 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 48.21 ft, so the lake is 0.14 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Lake Havasu?

Lake Havasu covers about 19,299 acres (30 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is Lake Havasu?

The deepest point of Lake Havasu is roughly 36 ft.

When was Lake Havasu built?

The dam that forms Lake Havasu was completed in 1938.

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