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San Vicente Reservoir wind forecast

San Vicente Reservoir, California
Photo: Phil Konstantin, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-10kt

    WNW, gusts 17

    High 81°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-7kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 78°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-6kt

    WSW, gusts 11

    High 74°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 72°F, rain 5%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-9kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 70°F, rain 33%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    SW, gusts 16

    High 69°F, rain 23%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-8kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 66°F, rain 70%

    Use caution

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 San Vicente

Over the next 7 days on San Vicente Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Friday 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 San Vicente, 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.

San Vicente Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for San Vicente Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 69°F. Sunday: WSW wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 66°F, 70% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on San Vicente Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WSW wind around 5 to 9 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 San Vicente 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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