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Moss Lake (NC) is a reservoir located in North Carolina. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,660 acres. Other waters in the region include Lake Wylie, Lake Norman, and Lake James. 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 Moss Lake (NC) are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:06 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 65° | 68° | 71° | 73° | 75° | 75° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 71° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | E | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 64°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 65°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 73°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 75°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 75°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 76°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 0% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 74°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 71°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 67°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 65°F | 2 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 1% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 8 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
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 | This Afternoon October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 59° | 59° | 76° | 58° | 67° | 58° | 74° | 60° | 79° | 56° | 82° | 58° | 80° |
| Wind | NNE 2 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NE 5 mph | NE 7 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | NE 7 to 14 mph | NE 10 to 14 mph | SE 12 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 3 to 8 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 3 mph | ENE 0 to 3 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 14% | 78% | 96% | 96% | 65% | 5% | 4% | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. 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 boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 8 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 (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Anchored in the heart of NC, Moss Lake (NC) serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) 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 Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch. 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Moss Lake (NC) 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, 2:42 AM EDT