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ArizonaNatural lake, 1,686 acres, Navajo County

Dry Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-4kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    4-10kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 69°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-11kt

    SSW, gusts 19

    High 69°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-13kt

    S, gusts 22

    High 68°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-15kt

    SSW, gusts 24

    High 62°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    8-13kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 61°F, rain 22%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    14-20kt

    SSW, gusts 32

    High 57°F, rain 71%

    Stay ashore

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 Dry

Over the next 7 days on Dry Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Dry, 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.

Dry Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Dry Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 8 to 13 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSW wind 14 to 20 kt, gusts to 32 kt, high near 57°F, 71% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Dry 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 Dry is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.