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Crescent Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-12kt

    N, gusts 20

    High 43°F, rain 99%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-13kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 65°F, rain 1%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    4-9kt

    NW, gusts 17

    High 68°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-9kt

    S, gusts 17

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    6-10kt

    SE, gusts 19

    High 66°F, rain 21%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-9kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 64°F, rain 16%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-12kt

    SSE, gusts 22

    High 63°F, rain 39%

    Use caution

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 Crescent

Over the next 7 days on Crescent Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Saturday 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 Crescent, 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.

Crescent Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Crescent Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SSE wind 6 to 12 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with S wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Crescent 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

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