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Lake Onawa wind forecast

Lake Onawa, Maine
Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-9kt

    WNW, gusts 17

    High 57°F, rain 15%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-9kt

    NW, gusts 17

    High 44°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    1-4kt

    W, gusts 8

    High 50°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-5kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    6-12kt

    WNW, gusts 20

    High 60°F, rain 15%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    WNW, gusts 15

    High 53°F, rain 6%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    2-5kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 55°F, rain 12%

    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 Onawa

Over the next 7 days on Lake Onawa, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Friday 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 Onawa, 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 Onawa forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Onawa this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 53°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 55°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WNW wind around 6 to 12 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Onawa 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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