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Eek Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    16-22kt

    SSW, gusts 27

    High 46°F, rain 43%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    19-20kt

    SSE, gusts 30

    High 45°F, rain 18%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    9-29kt

    S, gusts 45

    High 45°F, rain 92%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    12-27kt

    SE, gusts 37

    High 41°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    19-25kt

    SSE, gusts 31

    High 41°F, rain 65%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    16-17kt

    SSW, gusts 22

    High 38°F, rain 46%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    9-11kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 36°F, rain 16%

    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 Eek

Over the next 7 days on Eek Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 45 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 11 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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.

Eek 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.

Eek Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Eek Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 16 to 17 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 38°F. Sunday: S wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 36°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with S wind around 9 to 11 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Eek 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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