MinnesotaNatural lake, 1,344 acres, Itasca County
Spider Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
2-4kt
NE, gusts 10
High 44°F, rain 9%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
5-8kt
ESE, gusts 18
High 48°F, rain 91%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-5kt
SSW, gusts 14
High 58°F, rain 27%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
0-3kt
WNW, gusts 11
High 54°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
N, gusts 10
High 52°F, rain 9%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
3-4kt
SSE, gusts 12
High 55°F, rain 41%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-4kt
SW, gusts 12
High 56°F, rain 28%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Spider
Over the next 7 days on Spider Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Tuesday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 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 Spider, 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.
Spider Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Spider Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 4 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 Spider Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with ESE wind around 5 to 8 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 Spider 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
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