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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Hefner (Oklahoma). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 73°F
Peak gusts: 30 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 38% · Barometer: 29.82 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Hefner.
Fair for boating (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 fishing (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Afternoon hours (17:00 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.
Fair for kayaking (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 89°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PM | 89°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 86°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 85°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 82°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 81°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 80°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 80°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 79°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 79°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 78°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 77°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 75°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 75°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 73°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 75°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 78°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 81°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 85°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 87°F | 16 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 88°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Sunny |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Lake Hefner currently reports 87°F with wind velocity near 19 mph from the S. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Lake Hefner and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO OUN) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Hefner without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Lake Hefner Water Level & Temperature page.
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