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Bradley Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-16kt

    W, gusts 25

    High 45°F, rain 45%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-3kt

    NNE, gusts 4

    High 46°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    6-16kt

    ESE, gusts 22

    High 49°F, rain 82%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    18-28kt

    SE, gusts 42

    High 50°F, rain 89%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    11-25kt

    SE, gusts 35

    High 49°F, rain 96%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    8-12kt

    SE, gusts 17

    High 44°F, rain 66%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 43°F, rain 44%

    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 Bradley

Over the next 7 days on Bradley Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 42 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 Bradley, 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.

Bradley Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Bradley Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 44°F, 66% chance of rain. Sunday: E wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 43°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 12 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 Bradley 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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