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Granger Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Texas
Overview
Granger Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in Williamson County, northeast of Austin. This 4,400-acre lake offers wide-open water with good fetch for kitesurfing. The lake is surrounded by flat Central Texas prairies, allowing southerly winds to blow unobstructed. Less crowded than lakes closer to Austin, Granger Lake offers a more peaceful experience with plenty of room on the water.
Spot forecast for Granger Lake
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:52
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Granger 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…)
323h
in April · 28.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 26 °C. It peaks in April, with 323 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is May, with 193 mm.
Monthly averages: Granger Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 228 h | 12 °C | 115 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 250 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 286 h | 24 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 28.5 | 323 h | 26 °C | 88 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 297 h | 29 °C | 193 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 290 h | 32 °C | 139 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 279 h | 33 °C | 50 mm |
| August | 25.0 | 177 h | 35 °C | 48 mm |
| September | 23.0 | 173 h | 32 °C | 79 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 187 h | 30 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 198 h | 24 °C | 35 mm |
| December | 24.5 | 196 h | 18 °C | 43 mm |
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Technical details of Granger 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
Large freshwater body with good fetch and nice chop conditions. Murky water typical of Central Texas lakes. Variable depth with significant shallow areas near the shoreline. Muddy bottom in shallow zones. Conditions range from flat water to chop depending on wind strength.
Hazards
Severe thunderstorms frequent in spring with lightning, hail, and damaging winds. Submerged tree stumps and debris, particularly during low water levels. Lake can drop significantly during drought. Boat traffic on weekends. Remote from emergency services — riding with a partner is recommended.
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