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Becharof Lake wind forecast

Becharof Lake, Alaska
Photo: Barclay, Connie - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    6-16kt

    WSW, gusts 21

    High 48°F, rain 56%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    7-21kt

    ESE, gusts 21

    High 46°F, rain 5%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    24-31kt

    ESE, gusts 40

    High 47°F, rain 86%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    10-24kt

    SE, gusts 29

    High 45°F, rain 88%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    11-12kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 44°F, rain 58%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    13-14kt

    SSE, gusts 18

    High 42°F, rain 41%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    9-12kt

    NNE, gusts 15

    High 40°F, rain 23%

    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 Becharof

Over the next 7 days on Becharof Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 40 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Sunday 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.

Becharof Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Becharof Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Becharof Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 13 to 14 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 42°F. Sunday: NNE wind 9 to 12 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NNE wind around 9 to 12 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 Becharof 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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