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Abiquiu Lake wind forecast

Abiquiu Lake, New Mexico
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7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-2kt

    NW, gusts 3

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    2-5kt

    W, gusts 7

    High 64°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-5kt

    W, gusts 7

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-4kt

    ESE, gusts 6

    High 64°F, rain 11%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    1-3kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 61°F, rain 46%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 60°F, rain 34%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 57°F, rain 77%

    Use caution

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Abiquiu

Over the next 7 days on Abiquiu Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

On a lake the size of Abiquiu, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Abiquiu Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Abiquiu Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 60°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 57°F, 77% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Abiquiu Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with W wind around 2 to 5 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Abiquiu Lake wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

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