AlaskaNatural lake, 2,398 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Long Lake (Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska) wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
1-7kt
SW, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 73%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
E, gusts 6
High 44°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
5-8kt
ESE, gusts 20
High 43°F, rain 85%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
6-13kt
ESE, gusts 30
High 43°F, rain 94%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
5-8kt
SE, gusts 17
High 41°F, rain 97%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
4-5kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 38°F, rain 48%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
E, gusts 8
High 36°F, rain 31%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Long
Over the next 7 days on Long Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Friday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Long, 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.
Long Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Long Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 38°F. Sunday: E wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 36°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Long Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SE wind around 5 to 8 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 Long 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.
Nearby lakes
If Long is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.