CaliforniaReservoir, 964 acres, Nevada County
Boca Reservoir wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
15-26kt
SW, gusts 42
High 55°F, rain 5%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
3-11kt
SW, gusts 17
High 56°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
0-3kt
WSW, gusts 8
High 62°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
2-11kt
SW, gusts 17
High 55°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
3-11kt
SW, gusts 18
High 51°F, rain 9%
Good -
SatOct 31
1-6kt
SW, gusts 12
High 47°F, rain 42%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
0-4kt
NE, gusts 8
High 47°F, rain 32%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Boca
Over the next 7 days on Boca Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 42 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday 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 Boca, 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.
Boca Reservoir forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Boca Reservoir this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SW wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 47°F. Sunday: NE wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 47°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Boca Reservoir this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 3 to 11 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 Boca Reservoir 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 Boca is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.