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Success Lake conditions today

Success Lake, California
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain

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Water level

591.94ft

Up 0.15 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: W wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 70°F.

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Water level

591.94ft NGVD29

+0.15 ft in 7 days

3.91 ft above 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.

Success Lake was at 591.94 ft on October 26, rising 0.15 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 588.03 ft, so the lake is 3.91 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
California
County
Tulare County
Surface area
1,474 acres
Elevation
656 ft
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Success Lake-Pool
Coordinates
36.0600° N, 118.9200° W

Background reading: Success Lake on Wikipedia

About Success Lake

Success Lake is a 1,474-acre reservoir in Tulare County, California. The water surface sits about 656 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Success Lake Pool, 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.

Success Lake questions

Is it windy on Success Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 75°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 Success Lake right now?

Success Lake was at 591.94 ft on October 26, rising 0.15 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 588.03 ft, so the lake is 3.91 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Success Lake?

Success Lake covers about 1,474 acres (2.3 square miles) of surface water.

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