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Perch Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-3kt

    NNE, gusts 12

    High 47°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    3-7kt

    SE, gusts 22

    High 52°F, rain 50%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 66°F, rain 77%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-4kt

    WNW, gusts 13

    High 59°F, rain 12%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    1-3kt

    WNW, gusts 11

    High 57°F, rain 15%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 58°F, rain 32%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 60°F, rain 29%

    Light wind

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 Perch

Over the next 7 days on Perch Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Friday 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 Perch, 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.

Perch Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Perch Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 58°F. Sunday: SW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with WNW wind around 1 to 4 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 Perch 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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