OregonNatural lake, 148 acres, Linn County
Clear Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-5kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 43°F, rain 99%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
3-4kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 43°F, rain 82%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-7kt
SW, gusts 13
High 41°F, rain 96%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 42°F, rain 62%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-3kt
S, gusts 5
High 44°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-3kt
SSE, gusts 5
High 46°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-4kt
S, gusts 5
High 49°F, rain 8%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Clear
Over the next 7 days on Clear Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Clear, 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.
Clear Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Clear Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: S wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 49°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Clear Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Clear 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 Clear is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.