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Lake Buchanan kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Texas
Overview
Lake Buchanan is the largest lake in the Highland Lakes chain on the Colorado River, in the Texas Hill Country. This vast 22,300-acre reservoir offers immense water expanses and exceptional fetch for kitesurfing. Located about 60 miles northwest of Austin, the lake is surrounded by granite hills and ranchlands. Its impressive size and exposed location make it one of the best freshwater kitesurfing spots in Texas with often excellent wind conditions.
Spot forecast for Lake Buchanan
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:57
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Lake Buchanan: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
266h
in May · 28 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 266 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is September, at 18 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 85% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is May, with 189 mm.
Monthly averages: Lake Buchanan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 182 h | 12 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 208 h | 19 °C | 11 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 257 h | 25 °C | 23 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 298 h | 27 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 266 h | 30 °C | 189 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 262 h | 33 °C | 85 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 232 h | 33 °C | 94 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 147 h | 36 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 138 h | 32 °C | 18 mm |
| October | 22.0 | 165 h | 31 °C | 8 mm |
| November | 21.0 | 179 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 156 h | 20 °C | 12 mm |
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Technical details of Lake Buchanan spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Very large freshwater body with impressive fetch that can generate sustained chop. Water quality varies by season. Significant depth in the main sections. Lake arms offer more protected areas. The lake can develop significant waves in strong winds. Granite rocky bottom in some areas.
Hazards
The large lake size can make returning to shore difficult if wind drops. Severe thunderstorms possible with little warning. Submerged and protruding granite rocks. Boat traffic on weekends. Lake level can drop several meters during drought. Remote from emergency services — riding with a partner strongly recommended.
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