CaliforniaReservoir, 6,502 acres
Camanche Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
W, gusts 11
High 69°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-5kt
W, gusts 10
High 65°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-5kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 65°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
WSW, gusts 9
High 65°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-5kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 62°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 60°F, rain 29%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
NW, gusts 11
High 60°F, rain 22%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Camanche
Over the next 7 days on Camanche Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 11 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Sunday 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 Camanche, 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.
Camanche Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Camanche Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 60°F. Sunday: NW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Camanche Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with NW wind around 3 to 5 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 Camanche Reservoir 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 Camanche is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.