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Lake Havasu wind forecast

Lake Havasu, Arizona
Photo: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    0-1kt

    WNW, gusts 6

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    1-7kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 83°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-5kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 83°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-7kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 82°F, rain 11%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 77°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    6-8kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 77°F, rain 36%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 70°F, rain 53%

    Good

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 Havasu

Over the next 7 days on Lake Havasu, the windiest stretch looks like Saturday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Friday. 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.

Lake Havasu is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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 Havasu forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Havasu this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 77°F. Sunday: S wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 70°F, 53% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 6 to 8 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 Havasu 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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