WashingtonReservoir, 3,281 acres, Chelan County, Douglas County
Rock Island Pool wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-3kt
NW, gusts 5
High 57°F, rain 45%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
4-8kt
W, gusts 16
High 58°F, rain 6%
Good -
WedOct 28
0-1kt
WSW, gusts 4
High 54°F, rain 36%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-2kt
NNE, gusts 5
High 47°F, rain 68%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-1kt
NNW, gusts 3
High 49°F, rain 41%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-2kt
NNW, gusts 3
High 50°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-2kt
NW, gusts 3
High 52°F, rain 6%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Rock Island Pool
Over the next 7 days on Rock Island Pool, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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 Rock Island Pool, 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.
Rock Island Pool forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Rock Island Pool this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: NW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 3 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Rock Island Pool this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with W wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Rock Island Pool 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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