MichiganNatural lake, 1,121 acres, Gogebic County
Thousand Island Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-5kt
NNE, gusts 11
High 47°F, rain 6%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
5-10kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 54°F, rain 46%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
5-8kt
SSW, gusts 17
High 65°F, rain 81%
Good -
ThuOct 29
1-5kt
WNW, gusts 12
High 59°F, rain 10%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
2-5kt
WNW, gusts 11
High 58°F, rain 18%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-6kt
S, gusts 14
High 58°F, rain 39%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
1-5kt
SW, gusts 12
High 60°F, rain 29%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Thousand Island
Over the next 7 days on Thousand Island Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Thousand Island, 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.
Thousand Island Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Thousand Island Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 58°F. Sunday: SW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 60°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Thousand Island Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 8 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 Thousand Island 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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