Great Salt Lake
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (Water Data for the Nation)
WSW 6 mph · rain 0%
ESE 2 to 8 mph · rain 1%
Level history
Last 30 days of daily means.
Field notes
As of Oct 25, 2026, Great Salt Lake stood at 4,189.60 (NGVD29) ft.
The level has been roughly steady over the past week (±0.00 ft).
Compared with a year ago (4,190.80 ft, same time of day), the lake is 1.20 ft lower.
Readings come from the USGS gauge “GREAT SALT LAKE NEAR SALINE, UT”. Gauge elevations are not directly comparable between lakes because each uses its own datum.
Lake facts
| Gauge / station | GREAT SALT LAKE NEAR SALINE, UT |
|---|---|
| Elevation datum | ft (NGVD29) |
| Gauge location | 41.2552, -112.4969 |
Other gauges on this lake
| GREAT SALT LAKE AT SALTAIR BOAT HARBOR, UT | 4,189.80 ft (NGVD29) | Oct 25, 17:45 UTC |
Nearby lakes
Common questions
Is Great Salt Lake rising or falling?
Over the last 7 days it changed ±0.00 ft and over 30 days ±0.00 ft.
How full is Great Salt Lake?
USGS publishes the water surface elevation for this gauge but not a percent-full figure, so we don't show one rather than estimate it.
How often is this page updated?
The page is rebuilt automatically every day from USGS's published data. Values can be revised later by the source agency.
Where does the data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey's Water Data API (api.waterdata.usgs.gov), which publishes readings from USGS and partner gauges. Forecasts come from the National Weather Service.
Latest instantaneous reading; 7-day, 30-day and year-ago changes compare readings at the same hour. USGS data are provisional and subject to revision. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USGS. See data sources.