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Lake Houston wind forecast

Lake Houston, Texas
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7-day outlook

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

  1. TodayOct 26

    5-6kt

    E, gusts 10

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    4-6kt

    ESE, gusts 10

    High 81°F, rain 13%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    5-7kt

    ESE, gusts 12

    High 82°F, rain 14%

    Good
  4. ThuOct 29

    5-7kt

    ESE, gusts 11

    High 82°F, rain 0%

    Good
  5. FriOct 30

    5-7kt

    E, gusts 12

    High 79°F, rain 17%

    Good
  6. SatOct 31

    4-5kt

    ESE, gusts 9

    High 82°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 8

    High 85°F, rain 7%

    Use caution

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 Houston

Over the next 7 days on Lake Houston, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 12 kt. Saturday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Thursday 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 Saturday. 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 Houston, 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.

Lake Houston forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Houston this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ESE wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 82°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: S wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 85°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

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

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with ESE wind around 5 to 7 kt and gusts near 11 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Houston 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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