AlaskaNatural lake, 1,640 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Nikabuna Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
3-10kt
SW, gusts 16
High 46°F, rain 62%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-4kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 46°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
6-15kt
SE, gusts 28
High 44°F, rain 85%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
8-20kt
SE, gusts 38
High 44°F, rain 97%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
8-10kt
SSE, gusts 22
High 42°F, rain 97%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
6-7kt
SE, gusts 13
High 39°F, rain 55%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 37°F, rain 36%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Nikabuna
Over the next 7 days on Nikabuna Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 38 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Saturday 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 Nikabuna, 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.
Nikabuna Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Nikabuna Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 39°F, 55% chance of rain. Sunday: ESE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Nikabuna Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SE wind around 6 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Nikabuna 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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