ColoradoReservoir, 1,623 acres, Larimer County
Boyd Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-7kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 58°F, rain 30%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-5kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 65°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-7kt
SE, gusts 14
High 68°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-5kt
SE, gusts 11
High 66°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
E, gusts 10
High 66°F, rain 6%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SE, gusts 10
High 64°F, rain 21%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
NE, gusts 11
High 62°F, rain 44%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Boyd
Over the next 7 days on Boyd Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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.
On a lake the size of Boyd, 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.
Boyd Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Boyd Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: NE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 62°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Boyd Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with ESE wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Boyd 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 Boyd is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.