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Lake Owyhee wind forecast

Lake Owyhee, Oregon
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-16kt

    WSW, gusts 22

    High 60°F, rain 36%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    7-9kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 58°F, rain 5%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    SSW, gusts 13

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    0-4kt

    NE, gusts 8

    High 59°F, rain 3%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    W, gusts 8

    High 58°F, rain 6%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    0-5kt

    WNW, gusts 8

    High 56°F, rain 15%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 55°F, rain 28%

    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 Owyhee

Over the next 7 days on Lake Owyhee, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Owyhee this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: WNW wind 3 to 6 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 Owyhee this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Owyhee 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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