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Lake Piru wind forecast

Lake Piru, California
Photo: tomsaint11, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-5kt

    WSW, gusts 7

    High 77°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-6kt

    SW, gusts 8

    High 76°F, rain 0%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    2-6kt

    SSW, gusts 8

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-8kt

    SSW, gusts 10

    High 71°F, rain 1%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    1-8kt

    SSW, gusts 12

    High 68°F, rain 11%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    1-6kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 64°F, rain 43%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    4-11kt

    NNE, gusts 12

    High 63°F, rain 45%

    Good

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 Piru

Over the next 7 days on Lake Piru, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Sunday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Piru, 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 Piru forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Piru this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: S wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 64°F. Sunday: NNE wind 4 to 11 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 63°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Sunday looks best, with NNE wind around 4 to 11 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 Piru 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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