AlaskaNatural lake, 5,509 acres, Bethel Census Area
Tundra Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
6-14kt
S, gusts 20
High 46°F, rain 44%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-7kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 46°F, rain 5%
Good -
WedOct 28
6-8kt
SE, gusts 20
High 46°F, rain 84%
Use caution -
ThuOct 29
5-14kt
SE, gusts 29
High 44°F, rain 91%
Stay ashore -
FriOct 30
8-11kt
SSE, gusts 26
High 42°F, rain 81%
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
5-6kt
SSE, gusts 15
High 39°F, rain 48%
Good -
SunNov 1
3-4kt
SE, gusts 8
High 37°F, rain 36%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Tundra
Over the next 7 days on Tundra Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 29 kt. Sunday 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 Tundra, 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.
Tundra Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Tundra Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSE wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 39°F. Sunday: SE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 37°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Tundra Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with S wind around 6 to 14 kt and gusts near 20 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Tundra 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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