7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-3kt
WSW, gusts 7
High 72°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 71°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-4kt
S, gusts 9
High 73°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
4-10kt
SW, gusts 16
High 75°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
WNW, gusts 8
High 74°F, rain 3%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-6kt
SE, gusts 11
High 71°F, rain 12%
Good -
SunNov 1
5-8kt
S, gusts 14
High 68°F, rain 55%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Indian
Over the next 7 days on Indian Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Thursday 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 Indian, 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.
Indian Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Indian Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 71°F. Sunday: S wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 68°F, 55% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Indian Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 10 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Indian 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 Indian is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.