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Akalura Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    4-6kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 48°F, rain 12%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-4kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 46°F, rain 23%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    7-12kt

    SE, gusts 17

    High 47°F, rain 100%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-13kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 48°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    11-13kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 45°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-9kt

    SSW, gusts 15

    High 43°F, rain 82%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    NNW, gusts 10

    High 41°F, rain 42%

    Good

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 Akalura

Over the next 7 days on Akalura Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Akalura, 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.

Akalura Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Akalura Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 43°F, 82% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 41°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Akalura 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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