MinnesotaNatural lake, 2,662 acres, Itasca County
Bass Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
NE, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
6-8kt
SE, gusts 18
High 49°F, rain 86%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
SSW, gusts 13
High 59°F, rain 30%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 55°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
N, gusts 9
High 53°F, rain 11%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-5kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 56°F, rain 42%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 57°F, rain 29%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Bass
Over the next 7 days on Bass Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 Bass, 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.
Bass Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Bass Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Bass Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Bass 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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