New YorkReservoir, 2,120 acres
Rondout Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-7kt
WNW, gusts 15
High 67°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
1-3kt
E, gusts 5
High 57°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
0-4kt
S, gusts 7
High 59°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-6kt
WSW, gusts 11
High 66°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
WNW, gusts 13
High 69°F, rain 1%
Good -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
WNW, gusts 6
High 64°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 62°F, rain 27%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Rondout
Over the next 7 days on Rondout Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Friday 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 Rondout, 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.
Rondout Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Rondout Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SSW wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 62°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Rondout Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WNW wind around 4 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Rondout 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.
Nearby lakes
If Rondout is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.