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Lake Marion conditions today

Lake Marion, South Carolina
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67°F

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

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 6 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 74°F.

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Water level

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73.27ft NAVD88

+0.24 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake Marion was at 73.27 ft on October 26, rising 0.24 ft over the past week. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 67°F.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
South Carolina
Surface area
111,197 acres
USGS gauge
02171000, Lake Marion near Pineville, SC
Coordinates
33.4622° N, 80.2514° W

Background reading: Lake Marion on Wikipedia

About Lake Marion

Lake Marion covers about 111,197 acres in South Carolina and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02171000 (Lake Marion near Pineville, SC), about 5 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 Marion questions

Is it windy on Lake Marion today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 6 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 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 Marion right now?

Lake Marion was at 73.27 ft on October 26, rising 0.24 ft over the past week. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 67°F.

How big is Lake Marion?

Lake Marion covers about 111,197 acres (174 square miles) of surface water.

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