New MexicoReservoir, 617 acres, Cibola County
Bluewater Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-4kt
SE, gusts 6
High 60°F, rain 1%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
2-8kt
SW, gusts 11
High 63°F, rain 1%
Good -
WedOct 28
1-8kt
SW, gusts 11
High 63°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-8kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 64°F, rain 30%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-9kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 59°F, rain 53%
Good -
SatOct 31
3-7kt
WSW, gusts 14
High 57°F, rain 23%
Good -
SunNov 1
12-17kt
SSW, gusts 27
High 53°F, rain 73%
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Bluewater
Over the next 7 days on Bluewater Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Bluewater, 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.
Bluewater Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Bluewater Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 57°F. Sunday: SSW wind 12 to 17 kt, gusts to 27 kt, high near 53°F, 73% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Bluewater Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 2 to 8 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Bluewater 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.
Nearby lakes
If Bluewater is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.