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Wayzata rests on the shores of a magnificent inland sea, its tree-lined streets and elegant homes reflecting the serene expanse of Lake Minnetonka. It lies 3.5 miles south-west of Plymouth, MN (from Plymouth, MN: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-west of Maple Grove. The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, rolls gently towards the water, its topography a quiet testament to geological forces. In summer, the air hums with a vibrant, yet unhurried energy, the scent of blooming lilacs mingling with the faintest whisper of lake breeze. The light, particularly as evening draws in, casts a warm, golden hue across the manicured lawns and the sturdy oaks that have watched generations pass. This lakeside jewel, Wayzata, has long been a place of leisure and commerce, its history intertwined with the grand hotels and steamboats that once plied the waters of Lake Minnetonka. The town's economic life, once driven by tourism and the bustling lake trade, now finds its footing in a sophisticated blend of upscale retail, fine dining, and thriving businesses that cater to a discerning clientele. The spirit of the early settlers, who saw in this landscape a promise of beauty and prosperity, still echoes in the quiet dignity of its well-preserved architecture and the enduring charm of its waterfront promenade.
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| Location | Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.97413°N, 93.506622°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55391 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wayzata, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Wayzata includes coordinates 44.974130°N, 93.506622°W, situated in Hennepin County. ZIP code 55391. Telephone area code: 612, 952. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.