Gatun Lake | Water levels remain well above the 2023-2024 crisis period

19 August, 2026 – Gatun Lake remains in a significantly stronger position than during the 2023–2024 drought period.

As of 17 August, the lake stands at approximately 84.35 ft, 3.90 ft above the 80.45 ft historical crisis-period average recorded between July 2023 and April 2024.

Actual levels closed July in line with projections, entering August consistent with the forecast. The latest ACP projection points to a gradual seasonal decline over the coming months.

For August–October 2026, the projection shows a gradual decrease from approximately 83.85 ft to 82.94 ft, consistent with typical seasonal patterns. Overall water availability remains favorable compared with the conditions experienced during the 2023–2024 drought period.

For August and September, the average ACP projection stands at 83.38 ft, 2.93 ft above the crisis-period average.

For vessel operators, Gatun Lake remains an important part of the operational picture. MasOceans will continue following observed levels and ACP projections, with the outlook updated mid-month to reflect the latest observed conditions and forecast trends.

YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS 

Through our exclusive partnership with  CAPAS EEV, CORP. – Shipping Agency, MasOceans provides port agency and local operational support across Panama, including:

 Bahía Las Minas (𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 & 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘃𝗿𝗼𝗻), Colón 2000, Colón Container Terminal, Oil Tanking, Manzanillo International Terminal, Melones Oil Terminal, PPC Balboa & Drydock MEC, PATSA & POTSA, PPC Cristóbal & Telfer Tanks, PSA, PTP Charco Azul, PTP Chiriquí Grande and Taboguilla.

For port calls in Panama or local operational support, please contact our Commercial Director, Martaxelle Erussard.

 martaxelle@masoceans.com
+41 (0) 79 658 1504 / +41 (0) 22 552 0051