Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina Weather
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lake Waccamaw.
About Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw rests in a broad, gentle basin, its waters reflecting a sky that often hangs a soft, luminous gray, especially in the humid embrace of late summer. It lies 26.4 miles west of Leland, NC (from Leland, NC: bearing 280°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Bolton. The shoreline, a mosaic of sandy stretches and dense stands of pine and cypress, slopes gradually into the cool, dark depths, a vast expanse of freshwater that feels more like a hidden sea than a mere lake. Around its perimeter, small hamlets spill out from the trees, their modest homes and weathered piers hinting at a life lived in close communion with the water. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingled with the briny tang of distant marshes, a unique perfume that clings to the very spirit of Lake Waccamaw. Historically, this land was shaped by the indigenous Lumbee people, whose presence is a quiet whisper in the rustling leaves and the enduring traditions of the region. The local economy, once heavily reliant on timber and agriculture, now finds its heartbeat in the recreational allure of the lake, drawing visitors for fishing, boating, and the simple pleasure of its tranquil shores. The Waccamaw River, a vital artery, flows from its northern reaches, connecting the lake to the larger waterways and carrying with it the stories of generations who have navigated its currents. The distinctive dark, tea-colored water, a result of the tannin leached from the surrounding cypress swamps, lends a unique character to Lake Waccamaw, a signature of its natural heritage, and a silent testament to the enduring power of the wild.
Live animated radar for Lake Waccamaw and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.319058°N, 78.500009°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28450 |
| Area Code | 910 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, 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 Lake Waccamaw includes coordinates 34.319058°N, 78.500009°W, situated in Columbus County. ZIP code 28450. Telephone area code: 910. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.
