Wind forecast Thunersee
Fjord-like Alpine-edge lake in the Bernese Oberland, a top spot for wing & foil. The live wind map shows wind speed, gusts, direction and estimated wave height for Thunersee hour by hour – based on the high-resolution models from MeteoSwiss and Météo-France.
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Length
- 17.5 km
- Max. depth
- 217 m
- Elevation
- 558 m
Characteristic winds at Thunersee
Thermal valley/lake breezes, strong foehn from SE.
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 Thunersee
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 Thunersee
Where do I find the most up-to-date wind forecast for Thunersee?
The most precise hourly forecast including gusts and wind direction for Thunersee 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 Thunersee?
Typical wind systems and weather patterns at Thunersee include, among others: Thermal valley/lake breezes, strong foehn from SE. These local winds largely determine the conditions for water sports.
Is Thunersee a good spot for wingfoiling and pumpfoiling?
Yes, Lake Thun offers fascinating but demanding conditions. For wingfoilers the thermals are often unstable and shift quickly (e.g. at the Kander delta). For pumpfoilers (dock starts) the lake is very well suited, however; the community often uses public bathing rafts as in Hilterfingen.
What is the current water temperature at Thunersee?
The water temperature of Thunersee 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.