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Lake Apopka wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    14-19kt

    NNE, gusts 30

    High 79°F, rain 35%

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    12-18kt

    NE, gusts 30

    High 80°F, rain 14%

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    21-23kt

    NE, gusts 30

    High 78°F, rain 17%

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    18-20kt

    NE, gusts 27

    High 79°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    13-18kt

    NE, gusts 24

    High 81°F, rain 20%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    9-16kt

    ENE, gusts 22

    High 82°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    6-10kt

    ENE, gusts 16

    High 81°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore

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 Apopka

Over the next 7 days on Lake Apopka, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 30 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday, 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.

Lake Apopka 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 Apopka forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Apopka this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 9 to 16 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 82°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: ENE wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 81°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with NE wind around 13 to 18 kt and gusts near 24 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Apopka 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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