Wind forecast Brienzersee
Deep-blue, cold glacial lake between Interlaken and Brienz. The live wind map shows wind speed, gusts, direction and estimated wave height for Brienzersee hour by hour – based on the high-resolution models from MeteoSwiss and Météo-France.
- Area
- 29.8 km²
- Length
- 14 km
- Max. depth
- 260 m
- Elevation
- 564 m
Characteristic winds at Brienzersee
Foehn from SE, evening valley breezes.
LakeForecast models these winds hourly with MeteoSwiss ICON-CH1 (1 km), ICON-CH2 (2 km) and Météo-France AROME (1.3 km) – including gusts, direction and a fetch-limited wave estimate.
Wingfoil, pumpfoil & windsurf at Brienzersee
Wingfoil
Enough wind & power – find the windy windows.
Pumpfoil
Calm & flat water – spot the quiet slots.
Windsurf
Strength, gusts & direction hour by hour.
Kite & SUP
Keep an eye on the gust spread and wave height.
Frequently asked questions about the wind at Brienzersee
Where do I find the most up-to-date wind forecast for Brienzersee?
The most precise hourly forecast including gusts and wind direction for Brienzersee is right at the top of the interactive LakeForecast wind map – based on the MeteoSwiss ICON and Météo-France AROME weather models.
Which winds occur at Brienzersee?
Typical wind systems and weather patterns at Brienzersee include, among others: Foehn from SE, evening valley breezes. These local winds largely determine the conditions for water sports.
Is Brienzersee a good spot for wingfoiling and pumpfoiling?
Conditionally. For wingfoilers the lake is demanding (bise/east or foehn/south) and shaped by steep rock faces with few exits. For pumpfoilers it is more of an insider tip far from boat traffic, as dedicated infrastructure is lacking. A spot for very experienced foilers.
What is the current water temperature at Brienzersee?
The water temperature of Brienzersee varies with the season. The exact daily value (lake average) and the trend for the coming days are available live in the LakeForecast overview next to the wind data.