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Lopez Lake wind forecast

Lopez Lake, California
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-8kt

    NW, gusts 10

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-9kt

    NNW, gusts 11

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-7kt

    N, gusts 9

    High 71°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 66°F, rain 2%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    2-8kt

    W, gusts 16

    High 63°F, rain 4%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-7kt

    W, gusts 16

    High 59°F, rain 34%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    8-12kt

    NNE, gusts 24

    High 59°F, rain 35%

    Use caution

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 Lopez

Over the next 7 days on Lopez Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Lopez, 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.

Lopez Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lopez Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: NNE wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 24 kt, high near 59°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with NNW wind around 6 to 9 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lopez 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 Lopez is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.