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ConnecticutNatural lake, 374 acres, Tolland County

Coventry Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    W, gusts 11

    High 65°F, rain 2%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-7kt

    N, gusts 13

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    0-3kt

    SW, gusts 6

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-9kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 71°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    NW, gusts 9

    High 63°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 63°F, rain 12%

    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 Coventry

Over the next 7 days on Coventry Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Thursday 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.

On a lake the size of Coventry, 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.

Coventry Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Coventry Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 63°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Coventry 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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