MaineNatural lake, 6,037 acres, Cumberland County
Long Lake (Cumberland County, Maine) wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
0-5kt
NW, gusts 10
High 65°F, rain 7%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
3-5kt
NNW, gusts 10
High 51°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
0-3kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 53°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
0-6kt
SSW, gusts 12
High 64°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
3-8kt
W, gusts 15
High 67°F, rain 2%
Good -
SatOct 31
1-3kt
WNW, gusts 6
High 59°F, rain 3%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
0-4kt
SSW, gusts 8
High 59°F, rain 11%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Long
Over the next 7 days on Long Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 15 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Friday 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 Long, 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.
Long Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Long Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 59°F. Sunday: SSW wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 59°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Long Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with W wind around 3 to 8 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 Long Lake 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 Long is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.