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Lake Bradford wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-12kt

    NE, gusts 19

    High 80°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-9kt

    NE, gusts 15

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    9-13kt

    NE, gusts 19

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    10-13kt

    NE, gusts 20

    High 82°F, rain 2%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    8-11kt

    NE, gusts 17

    High 83°F, rain 1%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    7-9kt

    ENE, gusts 14

    High 83°F, rain 9%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-7kt

    ESE, gusts 12

    High 83°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 Bradford

Over the next 7 days on Lake Bradford, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Wednesday 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for 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 Bradford, 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.

Lake Bradford forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Bradford this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 83°F. Sunday: ESE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 83°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with NE wind around 9 to 13 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Bradford 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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