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Lake Woodruff is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Florida. Its recorded surface area is approximately 2,200 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Lake Jordan, Lake Harris, and Lake Apopka are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Woodruff so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:44 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 71/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 75°F from a representative gauge 12.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 73° | 76° | 79° | 82° | 84° | 86° | 87° | 87° | 87° | 84° | 83° | 81° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 74° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Precip % | 31% | 33% | 23% | 23% | 20% | 23% | 39% | 51% | 60% | 58% | 67% | 64% | 41% | 26% | 21% | 21% | 16% | 14% | 15% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 31% | 47% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 33% | 44% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 23% | 42% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 23% | 44% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 20% | 52% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 84°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 23% | 57% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 86°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 39% | 61% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 87°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 51% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 87°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 60% | 57% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 87°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 58% | 66% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 84°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 67% | 68% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 83°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 64% | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 81°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 41% | 65% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 26% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 21% | 69% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 21% | 54% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 16% | 52% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 14% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 15% | 44% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 7% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 8% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 10% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 13% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 74°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 14% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 12% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
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) | 89° | 74° | 91° | 74° | 89° | 69° | 89° | 65° | 89° | 65° | 89° | 67° | 88° | 67° |
| Wind | E 5 mph | ESE 5 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | S 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 67% | 64% | 44% | 71% | 59% | 59% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 1% | 6% | 6% | 17% | 17% |
| Forecast |
BLUE SPRINGS NEAR ORANGE CITY, FL · Oct 8, 2:30 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 75°F from a representative gauge 12.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (66/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for sailing (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 13 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 75°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Woodruff is an accessible freshwater destination in FL, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. It offers a welcoming environment for motorboats, personal watercraft, and paddle sports throughout the warm season. Checking local water level telemetry and wave forecasts helps ensure safe boating throughout the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) 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 White Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, 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 Woodruff 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, 7:44 AM EDT