AlaskaNatural lake, 7,907 acres, Lake and Peninsula Borough
Lake Coville wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
5-10kt
SSW, gusts 13
High 48°F, rain 81%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
ESE, gusts 6
High 49°F, rain 2%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
6-9kt
ESE, gusts 17
High 48°F, rain 85%
Good -
ThuOct 29
5-11kt
SE, gusts 19
High 45°F, rain 80%
Good -
FriOct 30
7kt
SSE, gusts 14
High 44°F, rain 68%
Good -
SatOct 31
6-7kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 40°F, rain 43%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SE, gusts 8
High 38°F, rain 24%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Coville
Over the next 7 days on Lake Coville, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday 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.
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 Coville, 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 Coville forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Coville this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 6 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 40°F. Sunday: SE wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 38°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Coville this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 10 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 Coville 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 Coville is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.