Windsurf Bay Park / Lake Ray Hubbard kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Texas

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 133 m 32.85 | -96.55

Overview

Windsurf Bay Park is the reference kitesurf spot on Lake Ray Hubbard, named for its historic popularity with windsurfers. The municipal park offers direct lake access with parking, lawn for launching, and amenities. It's the most frequented spot by the Dallas kite community. The body of water is expansive with good fetch for south wind. The vibe is friendly with an active local rider community.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Windsurf Bay Park / Lake Ray Hubbard: when to go?

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Season · peak

241h

in March · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from December to July, peaking in March: 24 rideable days a month and 241 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is August, at 13 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 22.5 rideable days J February: 23.5 rideable days F March: 25.5 rideable days25.5 d M April: 24.5 rideable days A May: 24 rideable days M June: 22 rideable days J July: 25 rideable days J August: 13 rideable days13 d A September: 13.5 rideable days S October: 13.5 rideable days O November: 18 rideable days N December: 21 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 22.5 rideable days J February: 23.5 rideable days F March: 25.5 rideable days25.5 d M April: 24.5 rideable days A May: 24 rideable days M June: 22 rideable days J July: 25 rideable days J August: 13 rideable days13 d A September: 13.5 rideable days S October: 13.5 rideable days O November: 18 rideable days N December: 21 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 90%13-20 knots · 10%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is April, with 228 mm.

Monthly averages: Windsurf Bay Park / Lake Ray Hubbard
Monthly averages — Windsurf Bay Park / Lake Ray Hubbard — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 22.5 186 h 10 °C 119 mm
February 23.5 206 h 16 °C 34 mm
March 25.5 241 h 21 °C 82 mm
April 24.5 265 h 23 °C 228 mm
May 24.0 231 h 27 °C 176 mm
June 22.0 213 h 31 °C 82 mm
July 25.0 196 h 32 °C 76 mm
August 13.0 102 h 33 °C 57 mm
September 13.5 98 h 30 °C 22 mm
October 13.5 98 h 27 °C 43 mm
November 18.0 147 h 20 °C 72 mm
December 21.0 163 h 15 °C 75 mm

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Technical details of Windsurf Bay Park / Lake Ray Hubbard spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Fresh water of Lake Ray Hubbard. Muddy bottom. Flat to choppy water. No tide. Warm water in summer. The park offers comfortable grass launch. Good fetch for S and SE winds. Chop develops quickly in strong wind.

Hazards

Heavy boat traffic on weekends (jet skis, water skiing). Violent and sudden thunderstorms (tornadoes possible in Texas). Submerged obstacles possible. Power lines near the shore. Respect swimming areas.

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