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Kennebago Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-9kt

    WNW, gusts 17

    High 51°F, rain 20%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-7kt

    NW, gusts 14

    High 40°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    0-4kt

    WSW, gusts 8

    High 47°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    1-7kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 58°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    6-11kt

    W, gusts 20

    High 53°F, rain 36%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-7kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 49°F, rain 10%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-6kt

    WSW, gusts 12

    High 52°F, rain 19%

    Use caution

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 Kennebago

Over the next 7 days on Kennebago Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Friday 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 Kennebago, 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.

Kennebago Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kennebago Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 49°F. Sunday: WSW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 52°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 6 to 11 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kennebago 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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