Lake Keesus North Bay wind forecast · WI
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Lake Keesus North Bay (Lake Keesus North Bay Near Merton).
Hourly wind, gusts, and direction for the next 7 days with a small-craft sailing score for every hour — find the window, then rig for it.
How the score works. Every hour gets 0–10 points: full marks for sustained wind between 6 and 16 knots, with deductions for gust factors above 1.5× sustained wind, high rain probability as a storm flag, and cold that raises capsize stakes — gauge water temperature where a sensor exists, air otherwise.
Lake wind is local. Thermal builds on sunny afternoons, katabatic draining at dusk, and channeling between hills all mean the modeled numbers can run a few knots either side of what you feel on the water — treat this as a planning tool, not a gospel.
About this lake
- Location
- 43.1683°, -88.3195°
- Gauge datum
- 957 ft
- USGS gauge
- 431006088191000
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Midwest lakes are dominated by pre-frontal south winds that build through the day, then swing northwest sharply behind a cold front — the shift can arrive in minutes and double the gusts, especially on east–west basins.
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