WashingtonNatural lake, 3,212 acres, Okanogan County
Omak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-7kt
NNE, gusts 10
High 54°F, rain 71%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 55°F, rain 14%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-6kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 48°F, rain 53%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-6kt
N, gusts 8
High 44°F, rain 68%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-9kt
NNW, gusts 13
High 46°F, rain 41%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
NW, gusts 6
High 46°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 48°F, rain 6%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Omak
Over the next 7 days on Omak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Omak, 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.
Omak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Omak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 46°F. Sunday: NNW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 48°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Omak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 6 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Omak 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
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