TexasReservoir, 672 acres, Ellis County
Lake Waxahachie wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
1-3kt
SE, gusts 7
High 81°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
TueOct 27
2-6kt
SSE, gusts 10
High 82°F, rain 13%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
2-7kt
SSE, gusts 13
High 83°F, rain 13%
Good -
ThuOct 29
3-6kt
SSE, gusts 11
High 81°F, rain 12%
Good -
FriOct 30
2-6kt
SE, gusts 13
High 74°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SatOct 31
2-7kt
SE, gusts 12
High 78°F, storms possible
Stay ashore -
SunNov 1
3-5kt
SSW, gusts 10
High 83°F, rain 15%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Waxahachie
Over the next 7 days on Lake Waxahachie, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 13 kt. Monday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Thursday is the pick for sailing, and Monday 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 Friday, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Waxahachie this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 78°F, thunderstorms possible. Sunday: SSW wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 83°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Waxahachie this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Thursday looks best, with SSE wind around 3 to 6 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 Waxahachie 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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