AlaskaNatural lake, 6,839 acres, Bethel Census Area
Kukaklik Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
13-20kt
SW, gusts 32
High 46°F, rain 65%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
10-11kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 44°F, rain 9%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
5-16kt
SE, gusts 25
High 44°F, rain 91%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
6-13kt
SE, gusts 22
High 41°F, rain 77%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
10-12kt
SE, gusts 21
High 40°F, rain 49%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
8-9kt
SE, gusts 16
High 38°F, rain 36%
Good -
SunNov 1
6kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 35°F, rain 15%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kukaklik
Over the next 7 days on Kukaklik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Saturday 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.
On a lake the size of Kukaklik, 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.
Kukaklik Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kukaklik Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 38°F. Sunday: SSW wind 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kukaklik Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 9 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 Kukaklik 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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