AlaskaNatural lake, 1,247 acres, Bethel Census Area
Kagati Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-13kt
SW, gusts 19
High 37°F, rain 80%
Good -
TueOct 27
10-11kt
SE, gusts 12
High 36°F, rain 32%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-8kt
SE, gusts 11
High 37°F, rain 97%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
13-21kt
SE, gusts 33
High 34°F, rain 98%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
12-18kt
SSE, gusts 26
High 33°F, rain 97%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
10-12kt
SSW, gusts 18
High 31°F, rain 78%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-10kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 28°F, rain 46%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kagati
Over the next 7 days on Kagati Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Kagati, 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.
Kagati Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kagati Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 31°F, 78% chance of rain. Sunday: SSW wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 28°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kagati Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 10 to 11 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Kagati 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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