Lake Okeechobee Wind & Boating Forecast
Coordinates: 26.9690°N, -80.7970°W • Source: National Weather Service API
Can I Launch Today? Boat Type Safety Overview
Kayak & SUP
No_goCheck wind before launching.
Bass Boats & Skiffs
GoCheck wind before launching.
Pontoons & Bowriders
GoCheck wind before launching.
Personal Watercraft
CautionCheck wind before launching.
Daysailers & Dinghies
GoCheck wind before launching.
Hourly Boating Conditions & Wind Speed
Next 24 hours at Lake Okeechobee • Updated 4:26 PM UTC
| Time | Weather | Temp | Wind Speed | Gusts | Direction | Boating Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 65°F | 7 mph | 13 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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5:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 65°F | 8 mph | 14 mph | SW | Favorable |
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6:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 66°F | 10 mph | 16 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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7:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 67°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SW | Caution (Chop) |
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8:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 69°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SSW | Caution (Chop) |
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9:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 71°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SW | Caution (Chop) |
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10:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 72°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SSW | Caution (Chop) |
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11:26 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Partly Sunny | 73°F | 11 mph | 17 mph | SW | Favorable |
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12:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 75°F | 9 mph | 15 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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1:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 77°F | 7 mph | 13 mph | SW | Favorable |
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2:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 78°F | 6 mph | 12 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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3:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 79°F | 4 mph | 10 mph | SW | Favorable |
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4:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 79°F | 3 mph | 9 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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5:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 79°F | 3 mph | 8 mph | SW | Favorable |
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6:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Sunny | 79°F | 3 mph | 8 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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7:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 78°F | 3 mph | 8 mph | SW | Favorable |
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8:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers ⚡ | 76°F | 3 mph | 9 mph | SSW | Thunderstorms |
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9:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 75°F | 4 mph | 10 mph | SW | Favorable |
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10:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 73°F | 6 mph | 12 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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11:26 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 72°F | 7 mph | 13 mph | SW | Favorable |
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12:26 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 70°F | 9 mph | 15 mph | SSW | Favorable |
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1:26 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 68°F | 10 mph | 16 mph | SW | Favorable |
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2:26 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 66°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SSW | Caution (Chop) |
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3:26 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Isolated Showers | 65°F | 12 mph | 18 mph | SW | Caution (Chop) |
Lake Weather & Wave Safety Rules
Understanding Reservoir Fetch
A 15 mph wind blowing across a sheltered 200-yard cove is calm, but the same 15 mph wind blowing over a 5-mile open stretch ("fetch") creates steep, short-period waves that easily swamp small vessels or capsize canoes. Always plan your return route along the upwind shore.
The 30/30 Lightning Rule
Water conducts electricity. If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, the storm is within 6 miles. Get off the open water immediately and seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before launching again.
Pontoon Windage & Docking
Pontoon boats have tall, flat aluminum fencing and large Bimini tops that act as sails. In crosswinds over 15 mph, docking requires a slow approach against the wind and plenty of fenders to protect neighboring hulls from getting pinned.