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Pike Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    5-18kt

    WSW, gusts 25

    High 49°F, rain 47%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    3-9kt

    ESE, gusts 18

    High 48°F, rain 4%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    19-23kt

    ESE, gusts 32

    High 49°F, rain 82%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-12kt

    SE, gusts 20

    High 46°F, rain 76%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    8-11kt

    S, gusts 18

    High 44°F, rain 45%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    9-11kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 41°F, rain 44%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    7-8kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 39°F, rain 28%

    Good

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 Pike

Over the next 7 days on Pike Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Saturday 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.

On a lake the size of Pike, 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.

Pike Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Pike Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 9 to 11 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: WNW wind 7 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SW wind around 9 to 11 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

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