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Gechiak Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    4-14kt

    SW, gusts 20

    High 46°F, rain 64%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-8kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 44°F, rain 44%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-13kt

    ESE, gusts 25

    High 45°F, rain 96%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-17kt

    SE, gusts 26

    High 40°F, rain 99%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    12-13kt

    SSE, gusts 21

    High 39°F, rain 98%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    9-12kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 37°F, rain 77%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-8kt

    NNE, gusts 13

    High 35°F, rain 34%

    Good

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 Gechiak

Over the next 7 days on Gechiak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Saturday 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.

On a lake the size of Gechiak, 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.

Gechiak Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Gechiak Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 9 to 12 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 37°F, 77% chance of rain. Sunday: NNE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with ESE wind around 9 to 12 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Gechiak 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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