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Lake Martin wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
3-7kt
ENE, gusts 13
High 73°F, rain 0%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
ENE, gusts 8
High 76°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
5-6kt
ENE, gusts 11
High 75°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
5-7kt
ENE, gusts 12
High 77°F, rain 0%
Good -
FriOct 30
4-7kt
ENE, gusts 12
High 78°F, rain 0%
Good -
SatOct 31
4-7kt
E, gusts 12
High 78°F, rain 27%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-6kt
ESE, gusts 11
High 78°F, rain 52%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Martin
Over the next 7 days on Lake Martin, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Thursday 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.
Lake Martin 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 Martin forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Martin this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: E wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 78°F. Sunday: ESE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 78°F, 52% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Martin this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ENE wind around 5 to 7 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Martin 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 Martin is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.