MinnesotaNatural lake, 3,847 acres, Itasca County
Ball Club Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-3kt
NE, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 16%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-7kt
ESE, gusts 17
High 49°F, rain 87%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 58°F, rain 26%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-2kt
WNW, gusts 10
High 55°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
1-2kt
N, gusts 9
High 53°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 56°F, rain 43%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
SW, gusts 12
High 57°F, rain 29%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Ball Club
Over the next 7 days on Ball Club Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday 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 Ball Club, 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.
Ball Club Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Ball Club Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 56°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Ball Club Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 5 to 7 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 Ball Club 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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