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AlaskaNatural lake, 4,571 acres, Bethel Census Area

Kulik Lake (Bethel County, Alaska) wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    14-19kt

    SW, gusts 30

    High 45°F, rain 64%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    11-12kt

    SSE, gusts 23

    High 44°F, rain 14%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    6-17kt

    SE, gusts 27

    High 44°F, rain 91%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    7-13kt

    ESE, gusts 22

    High 41°F, rain 84%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    10-14kt

    SE, gusts 22

    High 40°F, rain 57%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    8-9kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 38°F, rain 39%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-6kt

    SSW, gusts 11

    High 35°F, rain 15%

    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 Kulik

Over the next 7 days on Kulik Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Saturday 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 Kulik, 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.

Kulik Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Kulik Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 38°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 35°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with ESE wind around 8 to 9 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Kulik 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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