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Thinpoint Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    13-16kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 51°F, rain 8%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    12-16kt

    SSE, gusts 23

    High 51°F, rain 90%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    10-16kt

    NNW, gusts 28

    High 51°F, rain 57%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    19-21kt

    S, gusts 34

    High 49°F, rain 96%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    21kt

    SW, gusts 40

    High 47°F, rain 86%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    13-18kt

    WNW, gusts 29

    High 43°F, rain 85%

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    8-12kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 44°F, rain 47%

    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 Thinpoint

Over the next 7 days on Thinpoint Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 40 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 12 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Thinpoint, 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.

Thinpoint Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Thinpoint Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: WNW wind 13 to 18 kt, gusts to 29 kt, high near 43°F, 85% chance of rain. Sunday: WSW wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 44°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 13 to 16 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 Thinpoint 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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