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Croton Dam Pond wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-5kt

    NE, gusts 14

    High 61°F, rain 4%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    6-8kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 70°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-9kt

    SW, gusts 21

    High 67°F, rain 57%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    1-5kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 67°F, rain 18%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-6kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 66°F, rain 24%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 65°F, rain 37%

    Use caution

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 Croton Dam

Over the next 7 days on Croton Dam Pond, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Tuesday 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 Croton Dam, 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.

Croton Dam Pond forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Croton Dam Pond this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: S wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 65°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Croton Dam Pond this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Croton Dam Pond 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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