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Clear Lake wind forecast

Clear Lake, California
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    WNW, gusts 17

    High 61°F, rain 2%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-4kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 60°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    0-3kt

    W, gusts 12

    High 62°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-5kt

    WNW, gusts 16

    High 59°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    W, gusts 15

    High 53°F, rain 17%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    0-1kt

    W, gusts 10

    High 52°F, rain 25%

    Light wind
  7. SunNov 1

    0-1kt

    NNE, gusts 9

    High 57°F, rain 12%

    Light wind

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 Clear

Over the next 7 days on Clear Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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.

Clear Lake is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Clear Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Clear Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 52°F. Sunday: NNE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Clear Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 5 to 8 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 Clear 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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