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Dakavak Lake wind forecast

Dakavak Lake, Alaska
Photo: Paxson Woelber, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    7-8kt

    WSW, gusts 16

    High 44°F, rain 29%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-4kt

    WSW, gusts 6

    High 42°F, rain 27%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    1-4kt

    E, gusts 6

    High 42°F, rain 100%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-9kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 42°F, rain 99%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    8-12kt

    SSW, gusts 20

    High 40°F, rain 97%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    6-7kt

    SW, gusts 13

    High 37°F, rain 81%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-5kt

    NNW, gusts 9

    High 35°F, rain 42%

    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 Dakavak

Over the next 7 days on Dakavak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 Dakavak, 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.

Dakavak Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Dakavak Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 37°F, 81% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 7 to 8 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 Dakavak 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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