CaliforniaReservoir, 1,540 acres
Lake Casitas wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-8kt
WSW, gusts 11
High 75°F, rain 0%
Good -
TueOct 27
3-7kt
SW, gusts 9
High 73°F, rain 2%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-6kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 69°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 69°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
SW, gusts 11
High 67°F, rain 9%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
2-6kt
S, gusts 13
High 64°F, rain 39%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
4-12kt
W, gusts 25
High 65°F, rain 41%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Casitas
Over the next 7 days on Lake Casitas, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Casitas, 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 Casitas forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Casitas this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: W wind 4 to 12 kt, gusts to 25 kt, high near 65°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Casitas this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WSW wind around 3 to 8 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Casitas 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 Casitas is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.