AlaskaNatural lake, 111,681 acres, Bethel Census Area
Dall Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
16-24kt
SSW, gusts 30
High 44°F, rain 36%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
23-25kt
SSE, gusts 33
High 43°F, rain 63%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
7-37kt
SSW, gusts 50
High 43°F, rain 59%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
25-35kt
SE, gusts 38
High 41°F, rain 90%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
21-29kt
S, gusts 31
High 40°F, rain 67%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
21-23kt
NNW, gusts 25
High 37°F, rain 44%
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
11-14kt
S, gusts 16
High 36°F, rain 23%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Dall
Over the next 7 days on Dall Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 50 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 14 kt.
Sunday is the pick for sailing. 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.
Dall Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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.
Dall Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Dall Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 21 to 23 kt, gusts to 25 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: S wind 11 to 14 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 36°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Dall Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with S wind around 11 to 14 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 Dall 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 Dall is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.