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Lake Greenwood is a lake located in South Carolina. The deepest point reaches about 60 feet, and the surface sits near 439 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 11,400 surface acres (about 18 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, and Channel Catfish. Other waters in the region include Parr Reservoir, Lake Murray, and Monticello Reservoir. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Greenwood are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:13 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the northeast. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 15% | 17% | 21% | 22% | 40% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph NNE (23°) | 7 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 63°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 2% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 70°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 2% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 1% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 1% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 74°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 74°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 2% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 73°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 2% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 2% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 6% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 8% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 67°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 10% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 15% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 66°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 17% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 65°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 21% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 22% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 65°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 21 mph | 40% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 64°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 22 mph | 67% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
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) | 62° | 75° | 61° | 69° | 66° | 76° | 61° | 80° | 59° | 83° | 61° | 83° | 60° | 79° |
| Wind | NE 3 mph | NE 5 to 8 mph | NE 6 to 12 mph | ENE 15 mph | E 7 to 14 mph | SSW 7 to 12 mph | WSW 6 to 9 mph | WNW 7 mph | NW 3 mph | WNW 1 mph | WNW 1 mph | E 1 mph | ESE 2 mph | E 2 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 16 mph | 22 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 74% | 96% | 99% | 72% | 8% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north-northeast. 0% 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 boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north-northeast. 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.
Fair for sailing (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 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 north-northeast. 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of SC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Greenwood provides vital open-water recreation for visitors across SC, offering public boat ramps and scenic shoreline amenities. Anglers target an assortment of freshwater species while pleasure boaters cruise its open basins. Facility operations and resource conservation are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish. 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 Greenwood 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, 4:13 AM EDT