Forata
Valencia · Valencian Community · Júcar
Capacity
37 hm³
Coordinates
39.342°N, 0.881°W
Operator
CHJ
48.7% full
Current fill
48.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-21.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 37 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 33.3 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHJ |
| Province | Valencia |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| River basin | Júcar |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 39.342, -0.881 · Open in Google Maps
About Forata
As of July 27, 2026, Forata is filled to 48.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 hm³ of water out of a maximum 37 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 33 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 21.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Forata — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 8.1% (August 20, 2019) to a high of 78.4% (April 12, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHJ primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Júcar basin at 39.342°N, 0.881°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 48.7%
- Water stored
- 18 hm³
- Total capacity
- 37 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 33 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 21.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Júcar
- Operator
- CHJ
- Coordinates
- 39.342°N, 0.881°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 48.7% | 18 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 48.7% | 18 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 18 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 18 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 26 May 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 19 May 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
| 12 May 2026 | 51.4% | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Forata?
As of July 27, 2026, Forata is at 48.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Forata reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Forata is within its normal operating range at 48.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Forata rising or falling?
The level at Forata has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Forata hold?
Forata has a total capacity of 37 hm³, of which about 33 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Forata reservoir located?
Forata is located in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain, within the Júcar basin (coordinates 39.342°N, 0.881°W).
What is Forata used for?
Forata is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHJ.