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MichiganNatural lake, 1,128 acres, Ottawa County

Spring Lake (Ottawa County, Michigan) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-7kt

    NE, gusts 13

    High 63°F, rain 4%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-9kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 64°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-8kt

    S, gusts 15

    High 67°F, rain 2%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-10kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 64°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    2-4kt

    NNW, gusts 10

    High 65°F, rain 20%

    Light wind
  6. SatOct 31

    5-7kt

    SE, gusts 13

    High 65°F, rain 23%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-6kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 64°F, rain 38%

    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 Spring

Over the next 7 days on Spring Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Spring, 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.

Spring Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Spring Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 65°F. Sunday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 7 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 Spring 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.

Nearby lakes

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