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Hardy Dam Pond is a reservoir in Michigan. It covers roughly 4,000 surface acres (about 6 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Muskegon Lake, Lake Michigan - Michigan Shoreline, and Pere Marquette Lake are also nearby. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Hardy Dam Pond so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:22 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the east-southeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 65° | 61° | 58° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 58° | 62° | 66° | 70° | 74° | 75° | 76° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Direction | S | SE | SE | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Precip % | 2% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 20% | 20% | 19% | 20% | 14% | 12% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 66°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 65°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 3% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph ESE (113°) | 8 mph | 3% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 6% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 20% | 23% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 20% | 35% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 57°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 19% | 62% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 20% | 72% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 14% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 12% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 55°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 9% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 7% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 56°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 7% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 56°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 7% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 55°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 58°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 21 mph | 2% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph SSE (158°) | 21 mph | 2% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 66°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 2% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 70°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 1% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 75°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 54° | 77° | 56° | 71° | 53° | 75° | 55° | 65° | 44° | 62° | 44° | 62° | 46° | 58° |
| Wind | ESE 2 to 8 mph | SSE 7 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 9 mph | SE 6 mph | S 3 mph | SW 3 to 10 mph | W 8 mph | NNW 9 mph | N 3 to 8 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | E 7 mph | SE 7 to 12 mph | SSW 8 to 12 mph | WSW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | — |
| Precip % | 20% | 7% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 5% | 53% | 53% | 8% | 10% | 27% | 46% | 42% | 42% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Hardy Dam Pond. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 63.0°F at MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR CROTON, MI (5.5 mi away) · Oct 9, 10:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 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 boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 8 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.
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Anchored in the heart of MI, Hardy Dam Pond serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Brown Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Hardy Dam Pond is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:22 PM EDT