OregonNatural lake, 37,807 acres, Lake County
Summer Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-13kt
WSW, gusts 20
High 44°F, rain 20%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-5kt
WNW, gusts 9
High 43°F, rain 22%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4-7kt
SW, gusts 11
High 46°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-5kt
SW, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 5%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 42°F, rain 14%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 7
High 41°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
W, gusts 6
High 42°F, rain 15%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Summer
Over the next 7 days on Summer Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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.
Summer 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.
Summer Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Summer Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 41°F. Sunday: W wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 42°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Summer Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 6 to 13 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Summer 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
If Summer is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.