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Lower Tazimina Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    1-8kt

    WSW, gusts 13

    High 41°F, rain 85%

    Use caution
  2. TueOct 27

    1-4kt

    E, gusts 4

    High 42°F, rain 2%

    Light wind
  3. WedOct 28

    4-8kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 40°F, rain 85%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    9-23kt

    ESE, gusts 33

    High 40°F, rain 87%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    5-14kt

    SE, gusts 17

    High 38°F, rain 96%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    ESE, gusts 9

    High 35°F, rain 48%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    2-6kt

    ENE, gusts 7

    High 33°F, rain 27%

    Use caution

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 Tazimina

Over the next 7 days on Lower Tazimina Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 33 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 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 Lower Tazimina, 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 Tazimina Lake forecast questions

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

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 35°F. Sunday: ENE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 33°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Friday looks best, with SE wind around 5 to 14 kt and gusts near 17 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lower Tazimina 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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