MaineReservoir, 10,958 acres, Piscataquis County
Chamberlain Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-9kt
WNW, gusts 17
High 53°F, rain 18%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
NW, gusts 14
High 41°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 46°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-6kt
SW, gusts 12
High 58°F, rain 1%
Good -
FriOct 30
5-9kt
W, gusts 18
High 55°F, rain 23%
Good -
SatOct 31
3-6kt
WNW, gusts 14
High 49°F, rain 7%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
WSW, gusts 15
High 52°F, rain 11%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Chamberlain
Over the next 7 days on Chamberlain Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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.
Chamberlain 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.
Chamberlain Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Chamberlain Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Chamberlain Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 6 to 9 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 Chamberlain 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 Chamberlain is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.