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MinnesotaNatural lake, 1,421 acres, Lake County, St. Louis County

Seven Beaver Lake wind forecast

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    1-3kt

    NE, gusts 9

    High 45°F, rain 0%

    Light wind
  2. TueOct 27

    8-10kt

    ESE, gusts 22

    High 46°F, rain 85%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    3-7kt

    SW, gusts 17

    High 60°F, rain 53%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    2-6kt

    WNW, gusts 14

    High 55°F, rain 2%

    Use caution
  5. FriOct 30

    2-5kt

    NW, gusts 11

    High 52°F, rain 10%

    Use caution
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 54°F, rain 42%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    2-5kt

    SW, gusts 12

    High 56°F, rain 33%

    Use caution

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 Seven Beaver

Over the next 7 days on Seven Beaver Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.

Thursday 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 Seven Beaver, 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.

Seven Beaver Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Seven Beaver Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 54°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 56°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with WNW wind around 2 to 6 kt and gusts near 14 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Seven Beaver 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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