AlaskaNatural lake, 2,150 acres, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kenibuna Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-9kt
WSW, gusts 20
High 38°F, rain 72%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
0-3kt
WNW, gusts 4
High 35°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
5-8kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 40°F, rain 91%
Good -
ThuOct 29
6-21kt
ESE, gusts 27
High 40°F, rain 91%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
7-12kt
SE, gusts 19
High 39°F, rain 97%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-5kt
SE, gusts 7
High 33°F, rain 64%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 29°F, rain 40%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kenibuna
Over the next 7 days on Kenibuna Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Friday 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 Kenibuna, 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.
Kenibuna Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kenibuna Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 33°F, 64% chance of rain. Sunday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 29°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kenibuna Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SE wind around 7 to 12 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 Kenibuna 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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