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Water Level Transportation Indicators
Our Panama Canal Water Levels dashboard provides essential water level data for Gatun Lake - the main source of water for the Panama Canal and the determining factor for maximum transit drafts on the Panamax and Neopanamax shipping lanes. Gatun Lake's level controls how much cargo vessels can carry through the canal, making it a critical gauge for grain and bulk commodity shipping between the US Gulf, South America, and Asia. Water levels are recorded in feet, the convention used by the Panama Canal Authority, with daily updates and official ACP projections up to 60 days out.
Panama Canal System Water Levels
| Location | Country | Current Level (ft) | Forecast Level (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatun Lake | Panama | 85.75 as of 2026-10-14 | 85.80 ↗ |
Data source: Panama Canal Authority (ACP). Last updated: 2026-10-14
View the full Gatun Lake water level page with historical charts, seasonal patterns, and the projected transit draft limits table.
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