AlaskaNatural lake, 3,057 acres, Bethel Census Area
Nanvakfak Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
14-23kt
SSW, gusts 27
High 45°F, rain 38%
Stay ashore -
TueOct 27
17-22kt
SSE, gusts 30
High 44°F, rain 47%
Stay ashore -
WedOct 28
9-32kt
SE, gusts 42
High 45°F, rain 77%
Stay ashore -
ThuOct 29
23-35kt
SSE, gusts 41
High 43°F, rain 91%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
23-28kt
S, gusts 35
High 42°F, rain 85%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
22kt
W, gusts 28
High 39°F, rain 63%
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
13-16kt
NNE, gusts 19
High 39°F, rain 26%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Nanvakfak
Over the next 7 days on Nanvakfak Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 42 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 16 kt.
Sunday is the pick for sailing. 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 Nanvakfak, 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.
Nanvakfak Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Nanvakfak Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: W wind 22 kt, gusts to 28 kt, high near 39°F, 63% chance of rain. Sunday: NNE wind 13 to 16 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 39°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Nanvakfak Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Sunday looks best, with NNE wind around 13 to 16 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Nanvakfak 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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