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AlaskaNatural lake, 1,594 acres, Aleutians East Borough

Lake Gilbert wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    7-23kt

    S, gusts 25

    High 50°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    21-25kt

    SSE, gusts 34

    High 50°F, rain 84%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    11-18kt

    NNW, gusts 27

    High 48°F, rain 53%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    15-25kt

    S, gusts 34

    High 48°F, rain 90%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    17-20kt

    SW, gusts 34

    High 44°F, rain 73%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    20-21kt

    WNW, gusts 35

    High 41°F, rain 90%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    10-12kt

    SW, gusts 23

    High 42°F, rain 50%

    Use caution

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 Gilbert

Over the next 7 days on Lake Gilbert, the windiest stretch looks like Saturday, with gusts to about 35 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing. 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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Gilbert this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 20 to 21 kt, gusts to 35 kt, high near 41°F, 90% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 42°F, 50% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with S wind around 7 to 23 kt and gusts near 25 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Gilbert 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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