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Lake Montauk wind forecast

Lake Montauk, New York
Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-10kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-12kt

    NNE, gusts 18

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-5kt

    SE, gusts 7

    High 56°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-10kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 62°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    6-9kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 65°F, rain 0%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    NE, gusts 11

    High 61°F, rain 0%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-7kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 61°F, rain 19%

    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 Montauk

Over the next 7 days on Lake Montauk, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 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 Montauk, 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 Montauk forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Montauk this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 61°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 61°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with W wind around 7 to 10 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 Montauk 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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