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Teshekpuk Lake wind forecast

Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska
Photo: BLM Alaska, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    10-12kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 28°F, rain 10%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    9-16kt

    S, gusts 24

    High 31°F, rain 46%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    9-11kt

    SSE, gusts 20

    High 31°F, rain 41%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    11-17kt

    SW, gusts 28

    High 29°F, rain 18%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    7-11kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 27°F, rain 24%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-7kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 26°F, rain 23%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    7kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 22°F, rain 10%

    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 Teshekpuk

Over the next 7 days on Teshekpuk Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 28 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday 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.

Teshekpuk 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.

Teshekpuk Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Teshekpuk Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WSW wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 26°F. Sunday: WSW wind 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 22°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with S wind around 10 to 12 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Teshekpuk 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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