UtahReservoir, 1,056 acres, Summit County
Rockport Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-13kt
S, gusts 23
High 60°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-9kt
SSW, gusts 18
High 56°F, rain 20%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-7kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 56°F, rain 3%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
4-10kt
S, gusts 19
High 59°F, rain 6%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-9kt
S, gusts 18
High 56°F, rain 60%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-7kt
S, gusts 15
High 54°F, rain 63%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
SSW, gusts 13
High 51°F, rain 68%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Rockport
Over the next 7 days on Rockport Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.
Thursday 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 Rockport, 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.
Rockport Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Rockport Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 54°F, 63% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 51°F, 68% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Rockport Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 4 to 10 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Rockport Reservoir 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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