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Lake Tugalo is a reservoir in Georgia. It covers roughly 557 surface acres. If you are planning a trip, Lake Rabun, Lake Burton, and Lake Keowee are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Tugalo are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:21 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 4.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the east-northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 62° | 63° | 67° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 74° | 72° | 72° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 12% | 20% | 32% | 60% | 67% | 89% | 79% | 81% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 67°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 70°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 71°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 72°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 73°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 1% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 1% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 1% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 72°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 18 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 70°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 21 mph | 2% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 67°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 22 mph | 2% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 66°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 22 mph | 3% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 65°F | 8 mph ENE (68°) | 23 mph | 12% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 24 mph | 20% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 63°F | 9 mph ENE (68°) | 24 mph | 32% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 62°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 24 mph | 60% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 27 mph | 67% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 59°F | 12 mph ENE (68°) | 28 mph | 89% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph ENE (68°) | 29 mph | 79% | 94% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph ENE (68°) | 31 mph | 81% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 15 mph ENE (68°) | 31 mph | 92% | 96% | 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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 75° | 58° | 67° | 62° | 72° | 60° | 82° | 57° | 86° | 60° | 85° | 60° | 80° | 58° |
| Wind | NE 3 to 9 mph | ENE 7 to 14 mph | ENE 14 to 17 mph | E 8 to 16 mph | S 9 mph | W 5 to 8 mph | WNW 8 mph | NW 5 mph | WNW 3 mph | WNW 2 mph | NNE 2 mph | N 1 mph | E 3 mph | ENE 2 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 29 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 89% | 97% | 100% | 83% | 12% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Tugalo. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA · Oct 9, 10:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 4.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 2 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 7 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.
Fair for sailing (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 66°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of GA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Tugalo is a popular freshwater reservoir located in GA, providing great recreation for boaters, kayakers, and outdoor travelers. With public access points distributed along the water's edge, launching a boat or paddleboard is straightforward and convenient. Facilities and day-use grounds are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) 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 Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie. 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 Tugalo 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 9, 7:21 AM EDT