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Santa Rosa Lake wind forecast

Santa Rosa Lake, New Mexico
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 10

    High 66°F, rain 8%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-12kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 71°F, rain 4%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    4-11kt

    WSW, gusts 15

    High 73°F, rain 0%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    3-7kt

    S, gusts 11

    High 72°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    3-7kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 68°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    5-11kt

    WSW, gusts 18

    High 70°F, rain 10%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-9kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 67°F, rain 34%

    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 Santa Rosa

Over the next 7 days on Santa Rosa Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Saturday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 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.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday, Friday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Santa Rosa, 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.

Santa Rosa Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Santa Rosa Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: WSW wind 5 to 11 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 70°F. Sunday: SW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 67°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with SW wind around 5 to 12 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.