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Lake Britton wind forecast

Lake Britton, California
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7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-6kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 56°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-2kt

    N, gusts 8

    High 56°F, rain 4%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-2kt

    NW, gusts 7

    High 59°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-4kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 56°F, rain 6%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    0-4kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 53°F, rain 11%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-2kt

    WSW, gusts 7

    High 52°F, rain 24%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    NE, gusts 10

    High 54°F, rain 12%

    Light wind

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Britton

Over the next 7 days on Lake Britton, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.

Wednesday 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 Britton, 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.

Lake Britton forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Britton this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 52°F. Sunday: NE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 54°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Britton this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with NW wind around 1 to 2 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Britton 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 Britton is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.