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Lake Tuvak wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-13kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 32°F, rain 15%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    11-18kt

    SSE, gusts 21

    High 35°F, rain 53%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    15-17kt

    SSE, gusts 24

    High 35°F, rain 64%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    13-19kt

    SSW, gusts 27

    High 32°F, rain 16%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    10-12kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 29°F, rain 29%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    NW, gusts 13

    High 28°F, rain 18%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    8kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 25°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 Tuvak

Over the next 7 days on Lake Tuvak, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Tuvak, 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 Tuvak forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Tuvak this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 28°F. Sunday: WSW wind 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 25°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 13 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Tuvak 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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