AlaskaNatural lake, 3,209 acres, Sitka City and Borough
Redoubt Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
8-11kt
NW, gusts 18
High 36°F, rain 39%
Good -
TueOct 27
11-13kt
N, gusts 23
High 38°F, rain 0%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
3-8kt
NNE, gusts 10
High 36°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
2-3kt
ENE, gusts 4
High 33°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
5-7kt
SE, gusts 9
High 33°F, rain 40%
Good -
SatOct 31
8-9kt
SE, gusts 13
High 35°F, rain 56%
Good -
SunNov 1
6-8kt
SE, gusts 9
High 34°F, rain 58%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Redoubt
Over the next 7 days on Redoubt Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Thursday 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 Redoubt, 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.
Redoubt Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Redoubt Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 35°F, 56% chance of rain. Sunday: SE wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 34°F, 58% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Redoubt Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with NW wind around 8 to 11 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 Redoubt 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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