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Lake Henshaw wind forecast

Lake Henshaw, California
Photo: Philkon (Phil Konstantin), CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-10kt

    W, gusts 17

    High 71°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    0-9kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 69°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-7kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 66°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-8kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 63°F, rain 8%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-10kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 58°F, rain 33%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    1-8kt

    SW, gusts 18

    High 57°F, rain 31%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-11kt

    WSW, gusts 23

    High 54°F, rain 88%

    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 Henshaw

Over the next 7 days on Lake Henshaw, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Monday 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.

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 Henshaw, 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 Henshaw forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Henshaw this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 8 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 11 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 54°F, 88% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 1 to 10 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Henshaw 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

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