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Swofford Pond sits in Washington and is classified as a reservoir. The water surface spans about 240 acres, making it a modest body of water. The deepest point reaches about 18 feet, and the surface sits near 760 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Riffe Lake, Mayfield Lake, and Swift Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Swofford Pond come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Frost Advisory issued October 11 at 7:34AM PDT until October 12 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Overall Good (82/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Kayaking (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the east. 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) | 57° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 52° | 49° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 42° | 47° | 52° | 54° | 56° | 58° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | — | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 57°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 57°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 56°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 52°F | 1 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 49°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 44°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 43°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 41°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 40°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 40°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 40°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 41°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 40°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 40°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 40°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 47°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 52°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 54°F | 1 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 56°F | 1 mph WNW (293°) | 6 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM PDT | 58°F | 2 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM PDT | 58°F | 2 mph WNW (293°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | 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 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 38° | 60° | 39° | 60° | 45° | 63° | 47° | 71° | 52° | 72° | 49° | 61° | 44° |
| Wind | N 3 mph | ENE 1 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 3 mph | NE 0 to 3 mph | E 2 mph | NNE 0 to 3 mph | NE 0 to 6 mph | ENE 0 to 7 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | ENE 0 to 12 mph | ESE 2 mph | SW 2 mph | ESE 2 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 10 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 28% | 28% | 14% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. 1% 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.
Good for boating (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 9 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 (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the north. Gusts to 9 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 WA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Situated in WA, Swofford Pond is a scenic freshwater reservoir, spanning approximately 240 surface acres, popular with outdoor enthusiasts for year-round recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers utilize public access points across its shoreline to explore its waters. Always practice clean boating protocols and monitor local weather forecasts prior to departure.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill. 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 Swofford Pond 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 11, 3:32 PM PDT