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Forest Lake

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy MEYC1, as of Aug 22, 9:36 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
63°F
17°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy MEYC1 (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:36 AM UTC.

Weather at Forest Lake

H: 69° L: 55°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
55°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
87%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
55°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Cloudy
62°
12 PM
Sunny
68°
3 PM
Overcast
60°
6 PM
Sunny
61°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Lake?
Forest Lake is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in California is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy MEYC1, 3.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Forest Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Forest Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Forest Lake include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby