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Silurian Lake wind forecast

Silurian Lake, California
Photo: Eoghan, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-8kt

    SSE, gusts 13

    High 85°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-9kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 83°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 8

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-6kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 83°F, rain 1%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    8-11kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 79°F, rain 3%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-9kt

    S, gusts 14

    High 75°F, rain 33%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-10kt

    SW, gusts 15

    High 70°F, rain 48%

    Good

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 Silurian

Over the next 7 days on Silurian Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 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 Silurian, 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.

Silurian Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Silurian Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 75°F. Sunday: SW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 70°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with S wind around 8 to 11 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 Silurian 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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