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RECVEF

Recreational Forecast for the
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
747 PM PDT Wed Apr 29 2026

Waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.

...The Forecast for Boulder Basin...

.TONIGHT...Clear. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight. Waves less than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper
60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs in the
lower to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less than a foot.
Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. North winds up to 5 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to
the southeast in the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs in the
mid to upper 80s.

...The Forecast for Virgin Basin...Overton Arm...Temple Basin...

Highest waves are expected Friday across southern Virgin Basin and
Overton Arm then southward to Bonelli Bay and Gypsum Reefs.

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Northeast winds up to 5 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less than a foot.
Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Waves 1 to 1.5 feet. Highs
in the lower to mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Waves
less than a foot. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs in the mid to upper
80s.

...The Forecast for Lake Mohave...

Highest waves are expected Thursday through Friday across Cottonwood
Basin then southward to Davis Dam.

.TONIGHT...Clear. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight. Waves less than a foot. Lows in the mid to
upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the north
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Highs 88 to 93.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Waves 1 to
1.5 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Highs
89 to 94.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. North winds up to 10 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs 92 to 97.

...The Forecast for Lake Havasu North Basin...

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. South winds up to 5 mph in the evening
becoming light. Waves less than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper
60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Waves less than a
foot. Highs 89 to 94.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less than a
foot. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Highs
90 to 95.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Waves
less than a foot. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs 92 to 97.

...The Forecast for Lake Havasu South Basin...

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the
east after midnight. Waves less than a foot. Lows in the lower to
mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Waves less than a
foot. Highs 90 to 95.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Waves less
than a foot. Lows in the 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Waves 1 to 1.5 feet. Highs
92 to 97.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Waves
less than a foot. Lows in the 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon. Waves less than a foot. Highs 93 to 98.

Thunderstorms imply gusty, erratic winds and waves. Strong winds
can occur before any rain or lightning. Always remain up to date
on the weather forecast.

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