AlaskaNatural lake, 2,175 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Hammersly Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-12kt
SW, gusts 18
High 42°F, rain 84%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-7kt
SE, gusts 7
High 45°F, rain 2%
Good -
WedOct 28
7-9kt
ESE, gusts 12
High 42°F, rain 83%
Good -
ThuOct 29
10-18kt
SE, gusts 24
High 41°F, rain 77%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
10-12kt
SSE, gusts 18
High 38°F, rain 78%
Good -
SatOct 31
9-11kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 34°F, rain 51%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-9kt
SE, gusts 13
High 31°F, rain 38%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Hammersly
Over the next 7 days on Hammersly Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Saturday 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 Hammersly, 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.
Hammersly Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Hammersly Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 34°F, 51% chance of rain. Sunday: SE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 31°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Hammersly Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 9 to 11 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Hammersly 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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