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Amanka Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    7-21kt

    WSW, gusts 28

    High 49°F, rain 48%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    4-5kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 46°F, rain 23%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-12kt

    SE, gusts 23

    High 48°F, rain 89%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-8kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 44°F, rain 98%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    7-9kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 44°F, rain 96%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-6kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 41°F, rain 62%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-4kt

    WSW, gusts 8

    High 40°F, rain 23%

    Light wind

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 Amanka

Over the next 7 days on Amanka Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Amanka, 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.

Amanka Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Amanka Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 41°F, 62% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with S wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Amanka 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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