Where is Lake Forest Keys?

Lake Forest Keys is a lake in California.

What is the water temperature at Lake Forest Keys?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Forest Keys in California is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46285, 13.9 miles away.

Updated June 9, 2026

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Lake Forest Keys

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46285, as of Aug 22, 7:56 AM UTC
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Water temp

72°F

22°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46285 (13.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:56 AM UTC.

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Weather at Lake Forest Keys

H: 100° L: 67°

Mist

69°

Feels like 75°

Precipitation

Humidity

95%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

71°

3 AM

69°

6 AM

68°

9 AM

77°

12 PM

98°

3 PM

94°

6 PM

89°

9 PM

81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Forest Keys?: Lake Forest Keys is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Lake Forest Keys?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Forest Keys in California is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46285, 13.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Forest Keys?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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