MaineNatural lake, 2,010 acres, Cumberland County
Little Sebago Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-6kt
NW, gusts 12
High 66°F, rain 6%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-7kt
NNW, gusts 14
High 51°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 53°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-7kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 64°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
5-9kt
W, gusts 17
High 68°F, rain 5%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
WNW, gusts 8
High 59°F, rain 3%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-5kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 59°F, rain 13%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Little Sebago
Over the next 7 days on Little Sebago Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 17 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 Little Sebago, 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.
Little Sebago Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Little Sebago Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 59°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Little Sebago Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 5 to 9 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Little Sebago Lake 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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