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Skiatook Lake wind forecast

Skiatook Lake, Oklahoma
Photo: John from USA, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 77°F, rain 1%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-8kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 74°F, rain 21%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    8-12kt

    S, gusts 20

    High 80°F, rain 10%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-10kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 81°F, rain 10%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 72°F, rain 35%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    5-8kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 72°F, rain 41%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 76°F, rain 23%

    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 Skiatook

Over the next 7 days on Skiatook Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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.

Skiatook Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Skiatook Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Skiatook Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 72°F. Sunday: S wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 76°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 10 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 Skiatook 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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