New YorkNatural lake, 51,151 acres, Oswego County
Oneida Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-9kt
WNW, gusts 15
High 61°F, rain 5%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-4kt
NNW, gusts 6
High 52°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-7kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 59°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-6kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 65°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
WNW, gusts 13
High 62°F, rain 9%
Good -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
NW, gusts 5
High 60°F, rain 4%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 61°F, rain 37%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Oneida
Over the next 7 days on Oneida Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Saturday 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.
Oneida Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.
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.
Oneida Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Oneida Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 60°F. Sunday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 61°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Oneida Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WNW wind around 4 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 Oneida 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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