AlaskaNatural lake, 27,608 acres, Bethel Census Area
Kagalurpak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
15-23kt
SSW, gusts 23
High 44°F, rain 25%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
23-25kt
S, gusts 35
High 42°F, rain 58%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
6-34kt
SW, gusts 43
High 42°F, rain 59%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
20-31kt
SE, gusts 37
High 40°F, rain 93%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
17-22kt
SSE, gusts 28
High 39°F, rain 63%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
17-19kt
NNW, gusts 23
High 36°F, rain 46%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
10-11kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 35°F, rain 22%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kagalurpak
Over the next 7 days on Kagalurpak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 43 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 11 kt.
Sunday 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.
Kagalurpak 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.
Kagalurpak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kagalurpak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NNW wind 17 to 19 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 36°F. Sunday: SSW wind 10 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kagalurpak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with SSW wind around 10 to 11 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Kagalurpak 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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