PennsylvaniaNatural lake, 141 acres
Struble Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-7kt
WNW, gusts 12
High 67°F, rain 1%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-6kt
NNE, gusts 11
High 63°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-4kt
ESE, gusts 8
High 63°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-6kt
SSW, gusts 11
High 68°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-6kt
W, gusts 11
High 73°F, rain 0%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 69°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-7kt
S, gusts 14
High 68°F, rain 47%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Struble
Over the next 7 days on Struble Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday 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 Struble, 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.
Struble Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Struble Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 69°F. Sunday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 68°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Struble Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 3 to 7 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Struble 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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