OregonNatural lake, 6,425 acres, Lane County
Waldo Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
5-8kt
WSW, gusts 17
High 37°F, rain 92%
Good -
TueOct 27
4-5kt
W, gusts 11
High 35°F, rain 58%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
4-8kt
WSW, gusts 16
High 35°F, rain 51%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-4kt
SW, gusts 10
High 34°F, rain 45%
Light wind -
FriOct 30
2-3kt
SW, gusts 7
High 34°F, rain 9%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
SSW, gusts 9
High 37°F, rain 22%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 41°F, rain 7%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Waldo
Over the next 7 days on Waldo Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Friday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Friday 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 Waldo, 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.
Waldo Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Waldo Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 37°F. Sunday: SSW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 41°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Waldo Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with WSW wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Waldo 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
If Waldo is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.