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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lower Otay Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 9:43PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Today: High 70°F · Low 62°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 85% · Barometer: 29.83 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lower Otay Lake.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 9:43PM PDT until October 11 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Fair for boating (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. 98% 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.
Fair for fishing (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Air temperature 70°F. Working against it: 98% 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 kayaking (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. 98% 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. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Air temperature 70°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Coastal Flood Warning. 98% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 98% | Rain Showers |
| 4 AM | 69°F | 15 mph | W | ⚡ 28 mph | 98% | Rain Showers |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 31 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 7 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 9 AM | 65°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 10 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 100% | Rain Showers |
| 11 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 12 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 1 PM | 69°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 2 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 3 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 48% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 7 PM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 8 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 10 PM | 63°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 12 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 1 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
| 2 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 66% | Rain Showers Likely |
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.
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Lower Otay Lake currently reports 68°F with wind velocity near 4 mph from the W. 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 Lower Otay Lake 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 SGX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lower Otay Lake 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 Lower Otay Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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