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Merrymeeting Lake wind forecast

Merrymeeting Lake, New Hampshire
Photo: Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 3.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-8kt

    WNW, gusts 15

    High 64°F, rain 5%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    3-5kt

    NW, gusts 10

    High 49°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    1-4kt

    SW, gusts 8

    High 52°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-7kt

    SW, gusts 14

    High 62°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    4-10kt

    W, gusts 19

    High 65°F, rain 1%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    2-5kt

    WNW, gusts 10

    High 58°F, rain 3%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-6kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 58°F, rain 10%

    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 Merrymeeting

Over the next 7 days on Merrymeeting Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.

Monday 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 Merrymeeting, 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.

Merrymeeting Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Merrymeeting Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 58°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 5 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 Merrymeeting 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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