AlaskaNatural lake, 19,027 acres, Dillingham Census Area
Lake Chauekuktuli wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-9kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 48°F, rain 33%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 10
High 45°F, rain 27%
Good -
WedOct 28
3-8kt
SSE, gusts 18
High 47°F, rain 93%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
5-14kt
SE, gusts 21
High 43°F, rain 98%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
10-15kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 43°F, rain 93%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
6-9kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 41°F, rain 69%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
NE, gusts 7
High 39°F, rain 31%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Chauekuktuli
Over the next 7 days on Lake Chauekuktuli, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.
Saturday 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 Chauekuktuli 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 Chauekuktuli forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Chauekuktuli this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 41°F, 69% chance of rain. Sunday: NE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Chauekuktuli this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Saturday looks best, with SSE wind around 6 to 9 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Chauekuktuli 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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