New YorkNatural lake, 11,738 acres, Steuben County
Keuka Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-8kt
NW, gusts 16
High 69°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
NNE, gusts 7
High 54°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-5kt
S, gusts 10
High 67°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-7kt
SW, gusts 13
High 72°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
WNW, gusts 12
High 69°F, rain 3%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
W, gusts 7
High 66°F, rain 5%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
4-8kt
S, gusts 14
High 65°F, rain 35%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Keuka
Over the next 7 days on Keuka Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Thursday 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.
Keuka 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.
Keuka Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Keuka Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: S wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 65°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Keuka Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SW wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Keuka 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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