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Orange Lake wind forecast

Orange Lake, Florida
Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    11-14kt

    NE, gusts 23

    High 77°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    11-16kt

    NE, gusts 22

    High 81°F, rain 11%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    14-18kt

    NE, gusts 25

    High 80°F, rain 4%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    14-17kt

    NE, gusts 23

    High 81°F, rain 16%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    10-13kt

    NE, gusts 22

    High 81°F, rain 14%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    7-11kt

    ENE, gusts 19

    High 82°F, rain 24%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    ENE, gusts 15

    High 83°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Orange

Over the next 7 days on Orange Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Orange, 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.

Orange Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Orange Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 82°F. Sunday: ENE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with ENE wind around 7 to 11 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

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