CaliforniaReservoir, 2,233 acres
Lake Perris wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-9kt
WNW, gusts 15
High 77°F, rain 0%
Good -
TueOct 27
1-4kt
SW, gusts 8
High 75°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
0-2kt
S, gusts 6
High 73°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
1-4kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 69°F, rain 4%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
3-6kt
SW, gusts 10
High 66°F, rain 25%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 64°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SW, gusts 11
High 61°F, rain 51%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Perris
Over the next 7 days on Lake Perris, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 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 Perris, 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 Perris forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Perris this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: SW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 61°F, 51% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Perris this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 1 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Perris 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 Perris is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.