CaliforniaNatural lake, 2,990 acres, Riverside County
Lake Elsinore wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-9kt
W, gusts 15
High 79°F, rain 0%
Good -
TueOct 27
0-6kt
SW, gusts 12
High 75°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
0-3kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 73°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-5kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 69°F, rain 3%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-8kt
SW, gusts 15
High 67°F, rain 24%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 64°F, rain 23%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
WSW, gusts 17
High 62°F, rain 53%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Elsinore
Over the next 7 days on Lake Elsinore, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and 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 Elsinore, 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 Elsinore forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Elsinore this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 62°F, 53% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Elsinore this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 1 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Elsinore 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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