AlaskaNatural lake, 1,557 acres, Dillingham Census Area
High Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
6-13kt
WSW, gusts 17
High 41°F, rain 77%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 39°F, rain 31%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-7kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 41°F, rain 97%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
8-13kt
SE, gusts 21
High 37°F, rain 98%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
9-11kt
SSE, gusts 22
High 37°F, rain 98%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
8-9kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 34°F, rain 84%
Good -
SunNov 1
5-8kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 31°F, rain 43%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on High
Over the next 7 days on High Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Monday 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 High, 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.
High Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for High Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 34°F, 84% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 31°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on High Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 6 to 13 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the High 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 High is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.