Elkhart Lake, WI

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The boat Launch at Little Elkhart Lake.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
46°F
High: 65° | Low: 46°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSBM
Observed at: 11:40 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 100%

Overnight:Patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Wind around 0 mph.
Saturday:Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 0 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 58°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (58°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100
Excellent for boating. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 58°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%).

⛳ Golf

Good
  84 /100

Ideal conditions for golf. Comfortable temperature (high near 58°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for golf. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 58°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%).

About Elkhart Lake

Elkhart Lake is made for a Wisconsin lake weekend. Clear water, boating, paddling, swimming, golf, trails, resorts, and a relaxed village feel give you plenty of ways to build a day around the conditions.

Calm water is the key for paddling and boating (watersports), while warm, dry conditions make the lake and golf courses especially inviting. When wind or rain picks up, a shorter shore walk, a meal, shopping, spa time, or an indoor stop can keep the trip on track.

Make the Most of a Elkhart Lake Day

Use a calm morning for water and leave the afternoon open for golf, town, food, or a more relaxed plan. Elkhart Lake is small enough that changing course is easy.

Weather Tips for Elkhart Lake

Wind can affect lake comfort quickly, and thunderstorms matter for water activities, golf, and open shoreline areas.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • Wind: Lake wind can make paddling and small-boat time less comfortable.
  • Thunderstorms: Check timing before heading far from shore or starting a round of golf.
  • Heat: Open water and courses can feel intense in the afternoon sun.
  • Cool mornings: Early hours are often ideal for lake and trail activities.
  • Rain timing: A later rain chance may still allow a strong outdoor start.

Plan Around the Conditions

Start with water when it is calm. If wind rises, switch to golf, trails, town, food, or a shore-based lake visit.

7-Day Forecast for Elkhart Lake:

☀
46°F
High: 65° | Low: 46°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSBM
Observed at: 11:40 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 100%
Sat 🌫
65° 45°
0%
Sun ⛅
69° 49°
0%
Mon ☀
71° 49°
0%
Tue 🌧
70° 56°
20%
Wed 🌧
67° 56°
53%
Thu 🌧
67° 50°
44%
Fri 🌧
67° --°
38%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

65° Sat 69° Sun 71° Mon 70° Tue 67° Wed 67° Thu 67° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

45° Sat 49° Sun 49° Mon 56° Tue 56° Wed 50° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 94 Wed 95 Thu 95 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 5:01 pm CDT