Puerto RicoReservoir, 88 acres
Lago Garzas wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
6-9kt
SE, gusts 10
High 77°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
4-8kt
SE, gusts 9
High 77°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
3-6kt
ESE, gusts 7
High 77°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
ESE, gusts 5
High 77°F, rain 40%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
ESE, gusts 7
High 77°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
3-5kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 77°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 76°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Lago Garzas
Over the next 7 days on Lago Garzas, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 10 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Thursday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.
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 Lago Garzas, 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.
Lago Garzas forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lago Garzas this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 77°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: ESE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 76°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lago Garzas this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ESE wind around 2 to 4 kt and gusts near 5 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lago Garzas 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.
Nearby lakes
If Lago Garzas is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.