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Lower Otay Lake wind forecast

Lower Otay Lake, California
Photo: tarosys, CC BY 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-11kt

    NW, gusts 18

    High 78°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    1-7kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 75°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    2-7kt

    W, gusts 13

    High 72°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    WSW, gusts 14

    High 70°F, rain 3%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-9kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 68°F, rain 27%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    3-8kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 66°F, rain 26%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-9kt

    WSW, gusts 20

    High 65°F, rain 64%

    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 Lower Otay

Over the next 7 days on Lower Otay Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Sunday, with gusts to about 20 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Friday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Otay, 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 Otay Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lower Otay Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 66°F. Sunday: WSW wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 65°F, 64% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Friday looks best, with WSW wind around 5 to 9 kt and gusts near 18 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lower Otay 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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