WashingtonReservoir, 4,273 acres
Lake Herbert G. West wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
4-7kt
SSW, gusts 15
High 55°F, rain 25%
Good -
TueOct 27
8-10kt
SW, gusts 20
High 58°F, rain 8%
Good -
WedOct 28
7-12kt
SSW, gusts 22
High 55°F, rain 52%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-3kt
NE, gusts 7
High 53°F, rain 18%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 7
High 51°F, rain 13%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 5
High 51°F, rain 15%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
SW, gusts 6
High 51°F, rain 15%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Herbert G. West
Over the next 7 days on Lake Herbert G. West, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Herbert G. West, 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 Herbert G. West forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Herbert G. West this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 51°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 51°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Herbert G. West this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 8 to 10 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Herbert G. West 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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