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Gibraltar Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    8-17kt

    WSW, gusts 26

    High 48°F, rain 61%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    1-10kt

    SE, gusts 12

    High 45°F, rain 2%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    10-13kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 45°F, rain 84%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-14kt

    ESE, gusts 27

    High 45°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    5-6kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 44°F, rain 80%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 41°F, rain 53%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    ESE, gusts 13

    High 38°F, rain 44%

    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 Gibraltar

Over the next 7 days on Gibraltar Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Wednesday 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 Gibraltar, 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.

Gibraltar Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Gibraltar Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 41°F, 53% chance of rain. Sunday: ESE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 38°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Wednesday looks best, with ESE wind around 10 to 13 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 Gibraltar 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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