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Soap Lake conditions today

Soap Lake, Washington
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Water level

1,068.32ft

Steady this week

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

Outlook. Monday: NNW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 57°F. Tuesday: SW wind 2 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 59°F.

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Water level

1,068.32ft NGVD29

-0.02 ft in 7 days

4.64 ft below the October normal

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

Soap Lake was at 1,068.32 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,072.96 ft, so the lake is 4.64 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Washington
Surface area
1,265 acres
Max depth
70 ft
USGS gauge
12470000, Soap Lake near Soap Lake, WA
Coordinates
47.4050° N, 119.4970° W

Background reading: Soap Lake on Wikipedia

About Soap Lake

Set in Washington, Soap Lake is a 1,265-acre natural lake. At its deepest it reaches roughly 70 ft.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 12470000 (Soap Lake near Soap Lake, WA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

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.

Soap Lake questions

Is it windy on Soap Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 57°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 Soap Lake right now?

Soap Lake was at 1,068.32 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.02 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,072.96 ft, so the lake is 4.64 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Soap Lake?

Soap Lake covers about 1,265 acres (2.0 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is Soap Lake?

The deepest point of Soap Lake is roughly 70 ft.

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