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Crater Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    11-16kt

    WNW, gusts 20

    High 36°F, rain 46%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-10kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 37°F, rain 23%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    9-18kt

    S, gusts 25

    High 29°F, rain 100%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-23kt

    SSE, gusts 30

    High 29°F, rain 98%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    14-15kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 27°F, rain 98%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    11-12kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 23°F, rain 87%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    10-12kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 20°F, rain 50%

    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 Crater

Over the next 7 days on Crater Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 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 Crater, 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.

Crater Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Crater Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 11 to 12 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 23°F, 87% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 20°F, 50% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 11 to 16 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Crater 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.

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