MaineReservoir, 2,608 acres, Piscataquis County
Ragged Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-9kt
WNW, gusts 17
High 53°F, rain 20%
Good -
TueOct 27
5-8kt
NW, gusts 15
High 40°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
W, gusts 10
High 46°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
3-7kt
SW, gusts 14
High 59°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
6-9kt
W, gusts 21
High 55°F, rain 18%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
4-7kt
WNW, gusts 15
High 49°F, rain 7%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
WSW, gusts 14
High 52°F, rain 11%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Ragged
Over the next 7 days on Ragged Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Ragged, 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.
Ragged Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Ragged Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WSW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Ragged Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 6 to 9 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 Ragged 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 Ragged is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.