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OregonNatural lake, 31,290 acres, Harney County

Harney Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    11-16kt

    W, gusts 24

    High 46°F, rain 52%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    8-9kt

    W, gusts 14

    High 46°F, rain 10%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-11kt

    WSW, gusts 17

    High 49°F, rain 1%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    E, gusts 11

    High 48°F, rain 6%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-6kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 45°F, rain 7%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    2-6kt

    WSW, gusts 10

    High 45°F, rain 18%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    5-9kt

    WNW, gusts 15

    High 45°F, rain 18%

    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 Harney

Over the next 7 days on Harney Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 24 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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.

Harney 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.

Harney Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Harney Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. Sunday: WNW wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 45°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with W wind around 8 to 9 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 Harney 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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