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Sandy Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. MonOct 26

    3-9kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 51°F, rain 19%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    8-15kt

    SE, gusts 17

    High 48°F, rain 54%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-16kt

    SSE, gusts 20

    High 50°F, rain 92%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    17-24kt

    SSE, gusts 34

    High 47°F, rain 76%

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    16-19kt

    S, gusts 27

    High 42°F, rain 70%

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    13-16kt

    W, gusts 20

    High 38°F, rain 75%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    6-10kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 38°F, rain 55%

    Good

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 Sandy

Over the next 7 days on Sandy Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 34 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 9 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Sandy, 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.

Sandy Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Sandy Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: W wind 13 to 16 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 38°F, 75% chance of rain. Sunday: WNW wind 6 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 38°F, 55% chance of rain. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Tuesday looks best, with SE wind around 8 to 15 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 Sandy 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.

Nearby lakes

If Sandy is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.