AlaskaNatural lake, 10,640 acres, Bethel Census Area
Kagaluk Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
16-22kt
SSW, gusts 24
High 44°F, rain 24%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
23-25kt
S, gusts 35
High 43°F, rain 52%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
7-36kt
SSW, gusts 46
High 42°F, rain 63%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
16-26kt
SE, gusts 35
High 40°F, rain 93%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
16-20kt
SSE, gusts 27
High 39°F, rain 68%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
15-18kt
NNW, gusts 24
High 36°F, rain 49%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
10-11kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 35°F, rain 20%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kagaluk
Over the next 7 days on Kagaluk Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 46 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.
Kagaluk 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.
Kagaluk Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kagaluk Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 15 to 18 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: SSW wind 10 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kagaluk Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 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 Kagaluk 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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