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Kawialik Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    16-28kt

    SSW, gusts 32

    High 44°F, rain 24%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    21-26kt

    SSE, gusts 31

    High 43°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    11-23kt

    SW, gusts 31

    High 42°F, rain 72%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    21-25kt

    SE, gusts 32

    High 40°F, rain 89%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    15-21kt

    S, gusts 26

    High 40°F, rain 71%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    14-17kt

    NW, gusts 22

    High 37°F, rain 40%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    7-10kt

    NE, gusts 15

    High 35°F, rain 33%

    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 Kawialik

Over the next 7 days on Kawialik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 32 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 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.

On a lake the size of Kawialik, 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.

Kawialik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kawialik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 14 to 17 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: NE wind 7 to 10 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 Kawialik Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NE wind around 7 to 10 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 Kawialik 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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