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Kukaklek Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    9-19kt

    SW, gusts 27

    High 46°F, rain 71%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    3-5kt

    ESE, gusts 6

    High 46°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    7-12kt

    SE, gusts 21

    High 45°F, rain 84%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-14kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 45°F, rain 85%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    10kt

    S, gusts 16

    High 43°F, rain 72%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    8-10kt

    SSE, gusts 14

    High 40°F, rain 48%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-8kt

    SSE, gusts 11

    High 38°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 Kukaklek

Over the next 7 days on Kukaklek Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 27 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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.

Kukaklek 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.

Kukaklek Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kukaklek Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 40°F. Sunday: SSE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 38°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 8 to 10 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 Kukaklek 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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