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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Kaweah (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 75°F · Low 59°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 44% · Barometer: 29.88 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Kaweah.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 2 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 fishing (78/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Sky is mostly cloudy (52% cloud cover). 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 kayaking (74/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 2 mph. Water temperature is 48°F (combined air+water: 120°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (29/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Working against it: Measured water temperature 48°F from a representative gauge 24.8 mi away. Provisional data. Immersion shock hazard: water below 55°F poses severe cold shock and rapid hypothermia risk. Water temperature is 48°F (below 55°F). Severe cold shock and hypothermia hazard upon immersion. Confidence is high (87%).
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 10% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 10% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 10% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 67°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 61°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 12 AM | 59°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 1 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 2 AM | 57°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 3 AM | 56°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 4 AM | 55°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| 5 AM | 53°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 25% | Chance Light Rain |
| 6 AM | 51°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 25% | Chance Light Rain |
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. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Lake Kaweah currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the W. 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 Kaweah 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 HNX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Kaweah 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 Kaweah Water Level & Temperature page.
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