WashingtonNatural lake, 2,481 acres, Chelan County
Lake Wenatchee wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-5kt
W, gusts 12
High 56°F, rain 56%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
WNW, gusts 14
High 54°F, rain 63%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-2kt
W, gusts 7
High 50°F, rain 72%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
1-2kt
ESE, gusts 7
High 46°F, rain 57%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1kt
ESE, gusts 3
High 49°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-1kt
WNW, gusts 3
High 51°F, rain 7%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1kt
WNW, gusts 5
High 56°F, rain 6%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Wenatchee
Over the next 7 days on Lake Wenatchee, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Wenatchee this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: WNW wind 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Wenatchee this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with WNW wind around 4 to 6 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 Wenatchee 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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