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In Puerto Rico, Lago Guajataca is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 845 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lago de Guajataca, Lago Coamo, and Lago Daguey. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lago Guajataca so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 7:24 PM AST) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (71/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the east. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 76° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 73° | 77° | 81° | 83° | 86° | 87° | 88° | 89° | 89° | 87° | 83° | 80° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 PM AST | 76°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM AST | 75°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM AST | 74°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM AST | 73°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM AST | 73°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 3% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM AST | 72°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM AST | 71°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 3% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM AST | 71°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 20% | 40% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 AM AST | 70°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 20% | 40% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 AM AST | 70°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 20% | 40% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 AM AST | 73°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM AST | 77°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM AST | 81°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 3% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM AST | 83°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM AST | 86°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM AST | 87°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM AST | 88°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 1 PM AST | 89°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 PM AST | 89°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 PM AST | 87°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 4 PM AST | 83°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 5 PM AST | 80°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 6 PM AST | 78°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM AST | 77°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM AST | 76°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
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) | 70° | 89° | 70° | 89° | 69° | 89° | 70° | 89° | 70° | 89° | 71° | 89° | 70° | 89° |
| Wind | E 6 to 9 mph | ENE 8 to 12 mph | E 7 to 12 mph | ENE 8 mph | E 7 mph | E 1 to 7 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | ESE 5 mph | ENE 7 mph | ESE 1 to 6 mph | ENE 8 mph | E 7 mph | ENE 8 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 20% | 40% | 4% | 70% | 0% | 70% | 4% | 80% | 3% | 60% | 4% | 40% | 10% | 20% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Dusk hours (20:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 9 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 PR Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lago Guajataca in PR is a dynamic freshwater reservoir offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
Valid state fishing license issued by PR wildlife conservation authorities is required for all sport angling. Check local daily bag limits.
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. Active freshwater angling for native and stocked gamefish. 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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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 Lago Guajataca 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, 8:33 PM AST