AlaskaNatural lake, 10,255 acres, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Beluga Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-5kt
N, gusts 7
High 40°F, rain 9%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
N, gusts 4
High 39°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
1-2kt
S, gusts 2
High 40°F, rain 89%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
1-2kt
NE, gusts 7
High 42°F, rain 92%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
3-7kt
SSE, gusts 16
High 43°F, rain 94%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
SSE, gusts 7
High 41°F, rain 68%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-2kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 40°F, rain 41%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Beluga
Over the next 7 days on Beluga Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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.
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.
Beluga 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.
Beluga Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Beluga Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 41°F, 68% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Beluga Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with N wind around 2 to 5 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Beluga 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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