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Battle Lake wind forecast

Battle Lake, Alaska
Photo: Katmai National Park and Preserve, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    8-17kt

    WSW, gusts 24

    High 47°F, rain 79%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    2-8kt

    SE, gusts 8

    High 47°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    9-12kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 45°F, rain 84%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-14kt

    ESE, gusts 20

    High 45°F, rain 78%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    7-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 43°F, rain 71%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-8kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 40°F, rain 48%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 37°F, rain 38%

    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 Battle

Over the next 7 days on Battle Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 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 Battle, 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.

Battle Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Battle Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 40°F. Sunday: SE wind 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 7 to 8 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 Battle 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 Battle is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.