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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 92°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 10 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 59% · Barometer: 29.96 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake of the Ozarks.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 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.
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 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.
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 mph. 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. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 65°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 65°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 76°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 81°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 86°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 89°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 90°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 91°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 92°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 90°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 74°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 72°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 71°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 67°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
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.
Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
Clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 2 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Clear, with a low around 70.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Lake of the Ozarks currently reports 63°F with wind velocity near 2 mph from the E. 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 of the Ozarks 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 SGF) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake of the Ozarks 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 of the Ozarks Water Level & Temperature page.
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