AlaskaNatural lake, 3,211 acres, Kodiak Island Borough
South Olga Lakes wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
6-8kt
W, gusts 12
High 48°F, rain 10%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-3kt
SW, gusts 4
High 46°F, rain 24%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
7-12kt
SE, gusts 17
High 48°F, rain 100%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-13kt
SSE, gusts 21
High 48°F, rain 95%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
11-14kt
SSW, gusts 22
High 46°F, rain 96%
Use caution -
SatOct 31
7-10kt
SW, gusts 14
High 43°F, rain 82%
Good -
SunNov 1
5-8kt
NW, gusts 12
High 41°F, rain 45%
Good
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on South Olga Lakes
Over the next 7 days on South Olga Lakes, the windiest stretch looks like Friday, with gusts to about 22 kt. Tuesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday 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 South Olga Lakes, 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.
South Olga Lakes forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for South Olga Lakes this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SW wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 43°F, 82% chance of rain. Sunday: NW wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 41°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on South Olga Lakes this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with W wind around 6 to 8 kt and gusts near 12 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the South Olga Lakes 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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