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JB Thomas Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Texas

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 686 m 32.6 | -101.14

Overview

JB Thomas Lake is a remote reservoir in West Texas, near Snyder, on the border of Borden and Scurry counties. This 7,820-acre lake sits in the semi-arid Permian Basin plains landscape, at about 2,250 feet elevation. West Texas is one of the windiest regions in the state, offering powerful and consistent wind conditions. This remote spot is for self-sufficient riders seeking kite sessions in a wild, wind-swept environment.

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Sunrise 07:52 · Sunset 19:06

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

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JB Thomas Lake: when to go?

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Season · peak

351h

in April · 29.5 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 26 °C. It peaks in April, with 351 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 23 rideable days23 d J February: 26.5 rideable days F March: 28 rideable days M April: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d A May: 29.5 rideable days M June: 28.5 rideable days J July: 28 rideable days J August: 29 rideable days A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 26 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 26.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 23 rideable days23 d J February: 26.5 rideable days F March: 28 rideable days M April: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d A May: 29.5 rideable days M June: 28.5 rideable days J July: 28 rideable days J August: 29 rideable days A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 26 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 26.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 69%13-20 knots · 29%21-30 knots · 2%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is May, with 96 mm.

Monthly averages: JB Thomas Lake
Monthly averages — JB Thomas Lake — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 23.0 193 h 11 °C 6 mm
February 26.5 232 h 18 °C 6 mm
March 28.0 298 h 23 °C 1 mm
April 29.5 351 h 27 °C 33 mm
May 29.5 316 h 31 °C 96 mm
June 28.5 367 h 35 °C 21 mm
July 28.0 281 h 34 °C 38 mm
August 29.0 279 h 36 °C 34 mm
September 23.5 200 h 30 °C 44 mm
October 26.0 225 h 29 °C 7 mm
November 25.0 206 h 22 °C 85 mm
December 26.5 189 h 18 °C 2 mm

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Technical details of JB Thomas Lake 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

Large freshwater body in the West Texas plains with excellent fetch in all directions. Strong, constant wind can generate significant chop. Murky and shallow water in many areas. The lake has suffered from severe droughts in recent years, with very low levels. Check lake levels before planning a session.

Hazards

Extreme remoteness — no assistance nearby. Very strong winds and gusts possible. Lake level can be dangerously low during drought, exposing the bottom and obstacles. Severe thunderstorms with hail and tornadoes possible in spring. Intense heat in summer. Riding with a partner is mandatory in this remote environment.

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