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Eagle Nest Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-8kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-13kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 57°F, rain 4%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-13kt

    W, gusts 18

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-9kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 62°F, rain 5%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    0-9kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 59°F, rain 32%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-11kt

    W, gusts 18

    High 57°F, rain 22%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-12kt

    WSW, gusts 19

    High 55°F, rain 68%

    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 Eagle Nest

Over the next 7 days on Eagle Nest Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 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.

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 Eagle Nest, 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.

Eagle Nest Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Eagle Nest Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 3 to 11 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 12 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 55°F, 68% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with W wind around 5 to 13 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 Eagle Nest 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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