NevadaNatural lake, 1,427 acres, Humboldt County
Continental Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-14kt
W, gusts 22
High 51°F, rain 17%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-4kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 50°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
1-5kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 55°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-5kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 56°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
1-3kt
SW, gusts 10
High 52°F, rain 5%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
SW, gusts 8
High 50°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
WNW, gusts 8
High 48°F, rain 24%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Continental
Over the next 7 days on Continental Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 Continental, 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.
Continental Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Continental Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: WNW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Continental Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 4 to 14 kt and gusts near 22 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Continental 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
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