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Lake Huron wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
8-10kt
N, gusts 13
High 49°F, rain 13%
Good -
TueOct 27
12-17kt
ESE, gusts 23
High 49°F, rain 7%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
6-11kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 58°F, rain 1%
Good -
ThuOct 29
9-12kt
WSW, gusts 17
High 56°F, rain 51%
Good -
FriOct 30
7-8kt
NW, gusts 12
High 52°F, rain 9%
Good -
SatOct 31
6-8kt
S, gusts 11
High 53°F, rain 18%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-8kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 54°F, rain 39%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Huron
Over the next 7 days on Lake Huron, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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.
Lake Huron 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 Huron forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Huron this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: SSW wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 54°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Huron this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSE wind around 6 to 11 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 Huron 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 Huron is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.