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Lago Loco wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
9-12kt
ESE, gusts 16
High 91°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
7-12kt
ESE, gusts 15
High 91°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
5-9kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 91°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
4-8kt
ESE, gusts 9
High 92°F, rain 20%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-10kt
ESE, gusts 13
High 91°F, rain 40%
Good -
SatOct 31
3-9kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 91°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
3-9kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 91°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Lago Loco
Over the next 7 days on Lago Loco, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.
Friday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.
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 Lago Loco, 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.
Lago Loco forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lago Loco this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 91°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: ESE wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 91°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lago Loco this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with ESE wind around 3 to 10 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 Lago Loco 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 Lago Loco is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.