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Woodhull Lake wind forecast

Woodhull Lake, New York
Photo: Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 56°F, rain 16%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    2-4kt

    N, gusts 7

    High 46°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    2-4kt

    S, gusts 7

    High 53°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    4kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 59°F, rain 1%

    Light wind
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 57°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    1-3kt

    WNW, gusts 6

    High 56°F, rain 5%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    3-4kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 56°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 Woodhull

Over the next 7 days on Woodhull Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 14 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Woodhull, 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.

Woodhull Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Woodhull Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 3 to 7 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 Woodhull 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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