AlaskaNatural lake, 9,242 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Black Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-7kt
SW, gusts 9
High 50°F, rain 17%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
6-15kt
SE, gusts 17
High 49°F, rain 39%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-15kt
SE, gusts 21
High 50°F, rain 92%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
11-20kt
SE, gusts 34
High 48°F, rain 75%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
9-10kt
S, gusts 18
High 44°F, rain 61%
Good -
SatOct 31
10-12kt
WSW, gusts 20
High 41°F, rain 76%
Good -
SunNov 1
7-10kt
WNW, gusts 18
High 40°F, rain 56%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Black
Over the next 7 days on Black Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 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 Black, 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.
Black Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Black Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WSW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 41°F, 76% chance of rain. Sunday: WNW wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 40°F, 56% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Black Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 6 to 15 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Black 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 Black is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.