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Lake Corpus Christi wind forecast

Lake Corpus Christi, Texas
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    6-10kt

    E, gusts 16

    High 82°F, rain 4%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    6-8kt

    ESE, gusts 15

    High 79°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  3. WedOct 28

    5-9kt

    ESE, gusts 16

    High 82°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    6-10kt

    ESE, gusts 19

    High 78°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    7-9kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 81°F, rain 28%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-7kt

    ESE, gusts 14

    High 83°F, rain 15%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    4-9kt

    ESE, gusts 17

    High 86°F, rain 3%

    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 Corpus Christi

Over the next 7 days on Lake Corpus Christi, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 19 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.

Monday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 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.

Lake Corpus Christi is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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.

Lake Corpus Christi forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Corpus Christi this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 83°F. Sunday: ESE wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 86°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Corpus Christi this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with E wind around 6 to 10 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 Lake Corpus Christi 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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