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Outlook. Monday: SW wind 14 to 22 kt, gusts to 36 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 3 to 12 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 65°F.
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82.38ft above sea level
-0.39 ft in 7 days3.14 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Topaz Lake was at 82.38 ft on October 26, falling 0.39 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 79.24 ft, so the lake is 3.14 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Topaz Lake on Wikipedia
Set in Douglas County, Nevada, Topaz Lake is a 2,410-acre reservoir. The water surface sits about 5,010 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 10297000 (Topaz Lake near Topaz, CA), about 1 mi from the middle of the lake. 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. At about 5,010 ft, summer afternoons often bring building wind and quick thunderstorms, and the water stays cold well into the season. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 14 to 22 kt, gusts to 36 kt, high near 64°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.
Topaz Lake was at 82.38 ft on October 26, falling 0.39 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 79.24 ft, so the lake is 3.14 ft above its usual mark.
Topaz Lake covers about 2,410 acres (3.8 square miles) of surface water.
If Topaz is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.
