TennesseeNatural lake, 1,101 acres, Lauderdale County
Open Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
SE, gusts 7
High 76°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
1-4kt
SSE, gusts 8
High 77°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
S, gusts 10
High 79°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-5kt
S, gusts 9
High 80°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
ESE, gusts 10
High 79°F, rain 5%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
4-8kt
SE, gusts 13
High 76°F, rain 44%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-8kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 77°F, rain 38%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Open
Over the next 7 days on Open Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Sunday 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 Open, 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.
Open Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Open Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 76°F. Sunday: SSE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 77°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Open Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Open 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 Open is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.