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Woodcliff Lake Reservoir sits in New Jersey and is classified as a reservoir. Its recorded surface area is approximately 152 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Greenwood Lake, Boonton Reservoir, and Lake Hopatcong. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Woodcliff Lake Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:06 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 3 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) | 54° | 54° | 56° | 57° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 49% | 49% | 49% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 59% | 59% | 59% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 16% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 54°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 54°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 49% | 86% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 49% | 87% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 59°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 49% | 89% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 89% | 93% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 89% | 93% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 89% | 93% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 20 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 61°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 93% | 96% | Rain |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 62°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 61°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 61°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 99% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 88% | 96% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 88% | 95% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 60°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 88% | 95% | Light Rain |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 60°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 59% | 96% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 59% | 95% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 59% | 94% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 24% | 93% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 24% | 88% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 24% | 91% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 56°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 16% | 92% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 56°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 16% | 74% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
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 | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Today 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 52° | 62° | 54° | 71° | 53° | 71° | 61° | 74° | 51° | 65° | 48° | 65° | 48° |
| Wind | SE 3 mph | NE 3 mph | E 3 to 9 mph | NE 7 to 10 mph | N 5 to 9 mph | NW 3 mph | SE 1 to 8 mph | SW 7 mph | W 6 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | N 7 mph | NE 5 mph | S 3 to 10 mph | SW 7 to 13 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 8 mph | 22 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 8 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 99% | 99% | 16% | 0% | 5% | 20% | 15% | 6% | 6% | 22% | 55% | 46% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 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 (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. 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 (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the northeast. 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 NJ Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Known for its reliable water levels and open navigation, Woodcliff Lake Reservoir in NJ welcomes visitors for boating, paddling, and shoreline recreation. The waterbody supports an active angling community pursuing both native and stocked sportfish. Verifying ramp depth and seasonal regulations helps ensure safe launch operations.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife 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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Striped Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. 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.
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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 Woodcliff Lake Reservoir 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, 6:18 AM EDT