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Redfish Lake wind forecast

Redfish Lake, Idaho
Photo: Karthikc123, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-8kt

    S, gusts 22

    High 47°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-4kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 40°F, rain 35%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 41°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-6kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 47°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 45°F, rain 28%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-3kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 44°F, rain 52%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    1-3kt

    WSW, gusts 8

    High 45°F, rain 40%

    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 Redfish

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

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday. 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 Redfish, 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.

Redfish Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Redfish Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 44°F, 52% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 4 to 6 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 Redfish 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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