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Lake Hodges sits in California and is classified as a reservoir. The water surface spans about 1,234 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Perris. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Hodges are updated throughout the day.
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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 10 at 8:05PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Overall Fair (73/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (84/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 71° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 67° | 69° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 63° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | N | NW | N | W | NW | N | N | NW | NW | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Precip % | 53% | 53% | 53% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 8 PM PDT | 71°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 53% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 PM PDT | 71°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 53% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 53% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 AM PDT | 69°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 AM PDT | 69°F | 20 mph N (0°) | 29 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 AM PDT | 69°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 AM PDT | 68°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 28 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM PDT | 66°F | 15 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 92% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM PDT | 66°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 65°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 64°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 65°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 65°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 30 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 66°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 29 mph | 100% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 67°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 27 mph | 62% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 69°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 62% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 68°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 62% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 68°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 62% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 68°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 62% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 66°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 62% | 86% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 66°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 27% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 65°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 27% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 63°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 27% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 27% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
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 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 70° | 59° | 66° | 54° | 70° | 54° | 75° | 57° | 81° | 61° | 88° | 66° | 89° |
| Wind | NW 5 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 20 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 22 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 16 mph |
| Precip % | 100% | 100% | 73% | 71% | 50% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Last observed: 72.9°F at ALVARADO C NR LA MESA CA on Sep 16, 5:45 PM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Dusk hours (20:00 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 boating (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. 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 (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Tropical Storm Watch. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 73°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Hodges is an important freshwater reservoir in CA, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, 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 Hodges 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 10, 8:53 PM PDT