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Tunusiktok Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    5-8kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 31°F, rain 47%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    9-15kt

    S, gusts 22

    High 36°F, rain 17%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    7-10kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 33°F, rain 55%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-13kt

    SSW, gusts 25

    High 30°F, rain 25%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 14

    High 28°F, rain 57%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4kt

    NNW, gusts 9

    High 26°F, rain 51%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-4kt

    SW, gusts 9

    High 23°F, rain 37%

    Light wind

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 Tunusiktok

Over the next 7 days on Tunusiktok Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Tunusiktok, 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.

Tunusiktok Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Tunusiktok Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 26°F, 51% chance of rain. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 23°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Tunusiktok 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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