OregonNatural lake, 2,325 acres, Douglas County
Tahkenitch Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
8-11kt
SW, gusts 17
High 55°F, rain 86%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-5kt
WNW, gusts 8
High 55°F, rain 42%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4-5kt
SW, gusts 10
High 54°F, rain 90%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
2-4kt
SW, gusts 7
High 54°F, rain 69%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 55°F, rain 27%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
1-5kt
W, gusts 6
High 55°F, rain 19%
Use caution -
SunNov 1
1-5kt
NNE, gusts 7
High 57°F, rain 5%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Tahkenitch
Over the next 7 days on Tahkenitch Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Thursday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 4 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Tahkenitch, 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.
Tahkenitch Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Tahkenitch Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: NNE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 57°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Tahkenitch Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with SW wind around 8 to 11 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 Tahkenitch 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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