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AlaskaNatural lake, 1,916 acres, Kodiak Island Borough

Red Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    3-7kt

    SW, gusts 11

    High 45°F, rain 13%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4kt

    S, gusts 6

    High 44°F, rain 23%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    8-12kt

    SSE, gusts 17

    High 42°F, rain 100%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-18kt

    SSE, gusts 25

    High 42°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    17-19kt

    SSW, gusts 24

    High 39°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    10-12kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 37°F, rain 81%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    7-9kt

    NNW, gusts 11

    High 35°F, rain 40%

    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 Red

Over the next 7 days on Red Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Sunday 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 Red, 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.

Red Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Red Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 37°F, 81% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NNW wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Red 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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