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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bluewater Lake (New Mexico). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 69°F · Low 49°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 62% · Barometer: 29.83 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bluewater Lake.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 17% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 5 mph from the south. Working against it: Air temperature 55°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 54°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 AM | 53°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 50°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 13% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 55°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 13% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 13% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 64°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 13% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 67°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 68°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 37 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 69°F | 30 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 68°F | 30 mph | S | ⚡ 39 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 66°F | 25 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 64°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 60°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 57°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 55°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 27% | Chance Rain Showers |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Drizzle. High near 68°F. Wind around 16 mph with gusts up to 19 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 48°F.
Overcast. High near 69°F. Wind around 35 mph with gusts up to 48 mph.
Overcast. Low around 48°F.
Overcast. High near 63°F. Wind around 19 mph with gusts up to 31 mph.
Overcast. Low around 43°F.
Drizzle. High near 59°F. Wind around 20 mph with gusts up to 28 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 45°F.
Overcast. High near 56°F. Wind around 20 mph with gusts up to 22 mph.
Overcast. Low around 40°F.
Clear Sky. High near 56°F. Wind around 16 mph with gusts up to 17 mph.
Clear Sky. Low around 35°F.
Clear Sky. High near 55°F. Wind around 23 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Clear Sky. Low around 40°F.
Bluewater Lake currently reports 56°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the S. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Bluewater Lake and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO ABQ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bluewater Lake without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Bluewater Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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