AlaskaNatural lake, 5,687 acres, Bethel Census Area
Kolekfikpuk Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
15-22kt
SSW, gusts 27
High 45°F, rain 36%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
23-24kt
SSE, gusts 33
High 44°F, rain 56%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
6-39kt
S, gusts 47
High 43°F, rain 63%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
16-27kt
SE, gusts 39
High 41°F, rain 91%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
17-21kt
S, gusts 32
High 41°F, rain 75%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
13-16kt
NW, gusts 22
High 37°F, rain 47%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
8-11kt
S, gusts 14
High 37°F, rain 24%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Kolekfikpuk
Over the next 7 days on Kolekfikpuk Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 47 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.
On a lake the size of Kolekfikpuk, 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.
Kolekfikpuk Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Kolekfikpuk Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: NW wind 13 to 16 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: S wind 8 to 11 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Kolekfikpuk Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with S wind around 8 to 11 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 Kolekfikpuk 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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