ArizonaReservoir, 2,202 acres, Maricopa County
Bartlett Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-7kt
NNW, gusts 13
High 81°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
0-5kt
NE, gusts 9
High 81°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
0-5kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 82°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-4kt
E, gusts 9
High 81°F, rain 19%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1-3kt
SE, gusts 8
High 72°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
S, gusts 8
High 71°F, rain 50%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 68°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Bartlett
Over the next 7 days on Bartlett Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday, Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.
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 Bartlett, 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.
Bartlett Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Bartlett Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 71°F, 50% chance of rain. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 68°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Bartlett Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NNW wind around 0 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Bartlett 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.
Nearby lakes
If Bartlett is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.