OregonNatural lake, 4,547 acres, Klamath County
Crescent Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
12-16kt
WSW, gusts 24
High 37°F, rain 80%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
3-4kt
WSW, gusts 11
High 37°F, rain 51%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
WSW, gusts 14
High 36°F, rain 29%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
WSW, gusts 12
High 37°F, rain 31%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
0-2kt
SW, gusts 8
High 38°F, rain 9%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
0-2kt
SW, gusts 7
High 39°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-2kt
SW, gusts 7
High 43°F, rain 7%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Crescent
Over the next 7 days on Crescent Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Wednesday 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 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: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 39°F. Sunday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 43°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, Wednesday looks best, with WSW wind around 3 to 6 kt and gusts near 14 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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