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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Tahoe (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Today: High 68°F · Low 54°F
Peak gusts: 2 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 62% · Barometer: 29.82 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Tahoe.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 11.2 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 0 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Combined air and water temperature is 115°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (27/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 11.2 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Active moderate alert: Lake Wind Advisory. Water temperature is 59°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 54°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 54°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 66°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 58°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 57°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 55°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 54°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 53°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 51°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 51°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 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.
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Rain and snow showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Lake Tahoe currently reports 35°F with wind velocity near 2 mph from the NE. 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 Tahoe 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 REV) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Tahoe 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 Tahoe Water Level & Temperature page.
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