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Lake Eustis is a lake in Florida. It covers roughly 7,773 surface acres (about 12 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Lake Harris, Lake Apopka, and Lake Jordan are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Eustis are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 1:22 AM EDT) 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 (60/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Swimming (67/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair sailing window, averaging 70/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 75° | 75° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° | 76° | 78° | 80° | 82° | 84° | 85° | 85° | 86° | 83° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Precip % | 20% | 19% | 17% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 12% | 12% | 10% | 13% | 20% | 43% | 53% | 54% | 59% | 53% | 40% | 29% | 24% | 19% | 14% | 14% | 11% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 20% | 62% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 19% | 61% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 17% | 51% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 15% | 51% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 15% | 55% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 15% | 48% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 75°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 15% | 45% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 76°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 12% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 12% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 80°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 10% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 13% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 84°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 20% | 52% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 85°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 43% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 85°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 53% | 49% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 54% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 59% | 61% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 53% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 40% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 29% | 61% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 24% | 63% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 19% | 44% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 14% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 14% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 11% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 78°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 4% | 40% | Partly 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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 73° | 87° | 77° | 88° | 77° | 86° | 73° | 86° | 70° | 87° | 70° | 87° | 71° | 87° |
| Wind | ENE 10 mph | E 10 mph | SE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | WNW 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | NNW 5 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 29% | 59% | 53% | 62% | 69% | 60% | 60% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 6% | 10% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 78.4°F at ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR DE LAND, FL (26.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 5:30 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (59/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 78°F from a representative gauge 26.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. 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 (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Offering scenic water views and diverse outdoor activities, Lake Eustis is a premier destination in FL for boaters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. Its waters support healthy gamefish populations alongside seasonal paddlecraft exploration. Review local launch regulations and safety guidelines before putting in for the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. 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, Warmouth, Redear Sunfish, Bluegill. 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 Lake Eustis 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, 2:37 AM EDT