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Bayou Des Mats wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 13

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-7kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 79°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    E, gusts 12

    High 81°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    ENE, gusts 11

    High 81°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    5-9kt

    E, gusts 15

    High 80°F, rain 3%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-10kt

    E, gusts 15

    High 82°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 83°F, rain 27%

    Good

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 Bayou Des Mats

Over the next 7 days on Bayou Des Mats, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Bayou Des Mats, 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.

Bayou Des Mats forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Bayou Des Mats this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 82°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 83°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Bayou Des Mats this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with E wind around 5 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Bayou Des Mats 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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