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Lake McClure wind forecast

Lake McClure, California
Photo: Bob n' Renee, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-6kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-5kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 64°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 60°F, rain 4%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-5kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 56°F, rain 28%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 56°F, rain 28%

    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 McClure

Over the next 7 days on Lake McClure, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 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 McClure, 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 McClure forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake McClure this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: WNW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake McClure 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 McClure is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.