AlaskaNatural lake, 1,101 acres, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Lower Beluga Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-3kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 41°F, rain 5%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
2-5kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 39°F, rain 1%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
0-2kt
ENE, gusts 2
High 38°F, rain 88%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
1-2kt
NE, gusts 7
High 40°F, rain 89%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
4-6kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 41°F, rain 93%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
1-2kt
SE, gusts 10
High 39°F, rain 68%
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
1kt
NNW, gusts 7
High 37°F, rain 38%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Lower Beluga
Over the next 7 days on Lower Beluga Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 1 kt.
Tuesday 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 Lower Beluga, 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.
Lower Beluga Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lower Beluga Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 39°F, 68% chance of rain. Sunday: NNW wind 1 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lower Beluga Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with NNW wind around 2 to 5 kt and gusts near 7 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lower Beluga 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.
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