AlaskaNatural lake, 5,609 acres, Chugach Census Area
Miles Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
2-10kt
NE, gusts 14
High 42°F, rain 65%
Good -
TueOct 27
10-13kt
NNE, gusts 18
High 40°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
NNE, gusts 7
High 44°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
1-2kt
ENE, gusts 6
High 42°F, rain 53%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
5-10kt
SE, gusts 15
High 43°F, rain 94%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-3kt
ESE, gusts 7
High 41°F, rain 90%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
1-4kt
ENE, gusts 8
High 39°F, rain 79%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Miles
Over the next 7 days on Miles Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 2 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday 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 Miles, 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.
Miles Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Miles Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 41°F, 90% chance of rain. Sunday: ENE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 39°F, 79% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Miles Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with NNE wind around 10 to 13 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 Miles 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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