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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Bodcau Reservoir (Louisiana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 92°F · Low 66°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 45% · Barometer: 29.89 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Bodcau Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 9 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.
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Morning hours (09:00 local). 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 (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 9 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 80°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 87°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 91°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 92°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 89°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 76°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 74°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 67°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
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.
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Clear, with a low around 50.
Bodcau Reservoir currently reports 75°F with wind velocity near 4 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 Bodcau Reservoir 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 SHV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Bodcau Reservoir 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 Bodcau Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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