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In Oklahoma, Lake Hefner is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 2,500 acres. Other waters in the region include Arcadia Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Lake Hefner.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 8 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Overall Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p |
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 67° | 73° | 78° | 81° | 85° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 89° | 88° | 85° | 81° | 78° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 73°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 7 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 89°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 88°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 85°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 81°F | 7 mph SSE (158°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 78°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 76°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 74°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 70°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 67°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | 6 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 6 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
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 | Today October 9, 2026 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 64° | 89° | 69° | 90° | 73° | 91° | 75° | 92° | 73° | 87° | 70° | 83° | 64° |
| Wind | S 3 to 8 mph | S 8 mph | SSW 6 to 9 mph | S 8 to 12 mph | SSW 12 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | SSW 16 mph | S 15 mph | SSW 13 mph | S 14 mph | S 15 mph | S 13 mph | SSW 12 mph | E 9 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 27 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 11% | 24% | 54% | 57% | 46% | 36% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Morning hours (08:00 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.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 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.
Good for sailing (75/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 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 OK Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Hefner is a popular freshwater reservoir located in OK, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) 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 Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp. 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 Hefner 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, 8:51 AM CDT