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Benbrook Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Texas
Overview
Benbrook Lake is a 3,770-acre reservoir southwest of Fort Worth, in Tarrant County. This US Army Corps of Engineers lake on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River offers convenient kitesurfing access for riders in the western DFW metroplex. The lake is surrounded by gentle hills and wooded areas. Its proximity to Fort Worth makes it an accessible option for an after-work or weekend session without the long drive to the larger northern lakes.
Spot forecast for Benbrook Lake
Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:51
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Benbrook Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
263h
in July · 29 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in July: 27 rideable days a month and 263 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is September, at 21 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is May, with 156 mm.
Monthly averages: Benbrook Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 211 h | 10 °C | 89 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 240 h | 17 °C | 25 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 285 h | 23 °C | 36 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 306 h | 24 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 264 h | 28 °C | 156 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 276 h | 32 °C | 96 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 263 h | 34 °C | 99 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 206 h | 35 °C | 66 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 134 h | 31 °C | 93 mm |
| October | 22.0 | 181 h | 29 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 21.5 | 180 h | 22 °C | 68 mm |
| December | 23.5 | 185 h | 17 °C | 38 mm |
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Technical details of Benbrook Lake 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
Good-sized freshwater body with decent fetch in multiple directions. Moderate chop in sustained winds. Murky water typical of DFW lakes. Variable depth with shallows near shoreline. More protected areas in the lake arms offer flat water conditions.
Hazards
Severe thunderstorms possible in spring and summer with lightning and hail. Submerged tree stumps and debris. Boat traffic on summer weekends. Surrounding hills can create local turbulence. Lake level varies with rainfall.
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FW9792 Benbrook5.1 km
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