Where is Forest Lake?

Forest Lake is a lake in North Carolina.

What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in North Carolina is 88°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy WLON7, 13.8 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Forest Lake

Lake

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — NOAA buoy WLON7, as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

Water temp

88°F

31°C

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy WLON7 (13.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC.

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Weather at Forest Lake

H: 87° L: 73°

Mist

73°

Feels like 77°

Precipitation

88%

Humidity

97%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

73°

3 AM

74°

6 AM

76°

9 AM

80°

12 PM

78°

3 PM

86°

6 PM

85°

9 PM

77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Lake?: Forest Lake is a lake in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in North Carolina is 88°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy WLON7, 13.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Forest Lake?: Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.

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