MaineNatural lake, 2,873 acres, Somerset County
Attean Pond wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-9kt
WNW, gusts 17
High 52°F, rain 20%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-8kt
NW, gusts 15
High 41°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
1-4kt
W, gusts 8
High 48°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-7kt
WSW, gusts 14
High 61°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
6-10kt
WNW, gusts 19
High 55°F, rain 32%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-7kt
WNW, gusts 14
High 50°F, rain 8%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
1-5kt
WSW, gusts 10
High 53°F, rain 13%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Attean
Over the next 7 days on Attean Pond, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Attean, 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.
Attean Pond forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Attean Pond this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 50°F. Sunday: WSW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 53°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Attean Pond this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 6 to 9 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 Attean Pond 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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