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Amistad Reservoir wind forecast

Amistad Reservoir, Texas
Photo: National Park Service, Public domain

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    7-12kt

    SE, gusts 16

    High 78°F, rain 32%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    7-9kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 81°F, rain 16%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    7-10kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 82°F, rain 6%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-11kt

    SE, gusts 18

    High 75°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    6-13kt

    SE, gusts 14

    High 76°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    4-8kt

    SE, gusts 11

    High 78°F, rain 28%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    8-10kt

    SE, gusts 15

    High 81°F, rain 8%

    Good

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Amistad

Over the next 7 days on Amistad Reservoir, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 18 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 8 kt.

Wednesday is the pick for sailing, and Saturday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday, Friday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

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 Amistad, 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.

Amistad Reservoir forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Amistad Reservoir this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 4 to 8 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 78°F. Sunday: SE wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 81°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Amistad Reservoir this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Wednesday looks best, with SE wind around 7 to 10 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Amistad Reservoir 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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