Elkhart Lake

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The boat Launch at Little Elkhart Lake.

Today’s Forecast:

75°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KSBM
Observed at: 3:05 pm
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: 47%

This Afternoon:Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Today’s Report:

Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 79°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100

Camping

Excellent
  94 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 79°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100

Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 79°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  95 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 79°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100

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:

75°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KSBM
Observed at: 3:05 pm
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: 47%
Fri
81° 60°
0%
Sat
85° 69°
16%
Sun
90° 72°
29%
Mon
89° 67°
44%
Tue
87° 63°
10%
Wed
86° 64°
11%
Thu
87° 66°
24%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

81° Fri 85° Sat 90° Sun 89° Mon 87° Tue 86° Wed 87° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

60° Fri 69° Sat 72° Sun 67° Mon 63° Tue 64° Wed 66° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun 4 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 12 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 24, 2026 3:49 pm CDT