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Lake Wylie is a reservoir located in South Carolina. It covers roughly 13,443 surface acres (about 21 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks 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 Wylie, Lake Norman, and Lake Wateree are also nearby. Forecasts for Lake Wylie come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:29 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 77°F from a representative gauge 22.0 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the north-northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 64° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 66° | 69° | 72° | 74° | 75° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 71° | 68° | 66° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 64° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 61°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 69°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 72°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 74°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 75°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 76°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 76°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 75°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 74°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 71°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 68°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 66°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 2% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 66°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 2% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 66°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 3% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 65°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 4% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 65°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 5% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 64°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 14 mph | 18% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 63°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 26% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
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 | 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 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 77° | 60° | 68° | 63° | 77° | 59° | 80° | 57° | 84° | 59° | 82° | 58° | 78° |
| Wind | NNE 6 mph | NE 8 mph | NE 6 to 9 mph | ENE 12 to 17 mph | E 9 to 16 mph | S 9 to 14 mph | WSW 6 to 12 mph | WNW 5 to 10 mph | NW 1 to 6 mph | WNW 3 mph | W 3 mph | WNW 3 mph | ESE 3 mph | E 3 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph | 21 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 36% | 89% | 98% | 95% | 22% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Wylie. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
CATAWBA R AT RR BRIDGE AB NC 73 AT COWANS FORD, NC · Oct 9, 7:00 AM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 75.7°F at CATAWBA RIVER BL LAKE WYLIE DAM FEWELL ISLAND, SC (7.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:15 AM UTC
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 76°F from a representative gauge 7.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 1 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the north. Gusts to 5 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: verified water access. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 1 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Confidence is high (90%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 1 mph from the north. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 77°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of SC Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing dependable water recreation for SC residents and travelers, Lake Wylie accommodates fishing boats, runabouts, and non-motorized craft. The waterbody plays an essential role in local watershed conservation and outdoor leisure. Responsible boating and clean-drain-dry practices keep the waters pristine for all.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) 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 Green Sunfish, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Redear 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.
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 Wylie 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, 3:29 AM EDT