AlaskaNatural lake, 22,116 acres, Dillingham Census Area
Lake Aleknagik wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
6-20kt
SW, gusts 26
High 50°F, rain 38%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
SSE, gusts 9
High 46°F, rain 22%
Good -
WedOct 28
4-8kt
SE, gusts 19
High 48°F, rain 90%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-5kt
SE, gusts 16
High 44°F, rain 99%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
4-5kt
S, gusts 14
High 44°F, rain 96%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
S, gusts 10
High 42°F, rain 64%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-3kt
WNW, gusts 7
High 40°F, rain 27%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Aleknagik
Over the next 7 days on Lake Aleknagik, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 26 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday 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.
Lake Aleknagik 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.
Lake Aleknagik forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Aleknagik this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: S wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 42°F, 64% chance of rain. Sunday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 40°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Aleknagik this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SSE wind around 4 to 5 kt and gusts near 9 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Aleknagik 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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