IdahoNatural lake, 92 acres, Nez Perce County
Lake Waha wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 47°F, rain 96%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-14kt
SSW, gusts 22
High 45°F, rain 55%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-14kt
SSW, gusts 21
High 45°F, rain 62%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-3kt
ENE, gusts 6
High 44°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
NW, gusts 7
High 43°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 44°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-2kt
W, gusts 6
High 44°F, rain 25%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Waha
Over the next 7 days on Lake Waha, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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.
On a lake the size of Waha, 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 Waha forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Waha this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NNW wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 44°F. Sunday: W wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 44°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Waha this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 14 kt and gusts near 22 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Waha 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
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