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Lake Missaukee wind forecast

Lake Missaukee, Michigan
Photo: Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    N, gusts 14

    High 54°F, rain 7%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-8kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 55°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-8kt

    SSW, gusts 16

    High 68°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-9kt

    WSW, gusts 19

    High 65°F, rain 54%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    1-6kt

    WNW, gusts 12

    High 62°F, rain 12%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 62°F, rain 27%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    3-6kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 63°F, rain 36%

    Use caution

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Missaukee

Over the next 7 days on Lake Missaukee, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 6 kt.

Wednesday 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 Missaukee, 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 Missaukee forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Missaukee this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 62°F. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Missaukee this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SSW wind around 5 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Missaukee 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 Missaukee is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.