WisconsinReservoir, 6,405 acres, Dodge County
Beaver Dam Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-10kt
NE, gusts 15
High 57°F, rain 3%
Good -
TueOct 27
8-10kt
SE, gusts 17
High 66°F, rain 3%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-9kt
S, gusts 16
High 71°F, rain 8%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-7kt
W, gusts 14
High 70°F, rain 34%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-5kt
SSE, gusts 10
High 67°F, rain 44%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
5-7kt
SE, gusts 12
High 66°F, rain 45%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-5kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 67°F, rain 31%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Beaver Dam
Over the next 7 days on Beaver Dam Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Beaver Dam, 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.
Beaver Dam Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Beaver Dam Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: SSW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 67°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Beaver Dam Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with NE wind around 6 to 10 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 Beaver Dam 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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