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Lake Murray is a reservoir located in South Carolina. It covers roughly 50,000 surface acres (about 78 square miles). The deepest point reaches about 190 feet, and the surface sits near 360 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Lake Murray, Parr Reservoir, and Monticello Reservoir. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Murray so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 11:03 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (74/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the northwest. 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) | 72° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 67° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Direction | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
| Precip % | 66% | 63% | 64% | 61% | 61% | 59% | 57% | 53% | 46% | 39% | 29% | 21% | 11% | 6% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM EDT | 72°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 66% | 93% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 72°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 63% | 92% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 73°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 20 mph | 64% | 92% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 72°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 61% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 73°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 61% | 88% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 73°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 59% | 89% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 73°F | 13 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 57% | 80% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 73°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 53% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 73°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 46% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 39% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 29% | 62% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 71°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 21% | 59% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 70°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 11% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 71°F | 16 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 6% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 3% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 4% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 72°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 2% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 71°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 2% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 4% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 71°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 5% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 70°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 6% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 69°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 2% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 67°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 1% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 67°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 67°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
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) | 71° | 73° | 64° | 80° | 62° | 82° | 64° | 85° | 66° | 83° | 65° | 80° | 60° | 72° |
| Wind | SE 13 mph | SW 13 to 16 mph | W 13 to 16 mph | NW 8 to 13 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | N 2 mph | SW 2 mph | W 2 mph | SW 2 mph | NE 3 mph | SE 6 mph | S 3 to 7 mph | W 6 to 10 mph | NW 12 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 22 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 66% | 53% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 60.1°F at SALUDA RIVER BELOW LK MURRAY DAM NR COLUMBIA, SC (8.3 mi away) · Oct 11, 2:45 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the east. Air temperature 72°F. Working against it: 66% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the east. Working against it: 66% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the E is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 66% chance of precipitation is likely. 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: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the east. Working against it: 66% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in SC, Lake Murray accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
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 Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. 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 Murray 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, 11:03 PM EDT