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Viridian Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Texas
Overview
Viridian Lake is a small urban lake located in the Viridian planned community in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. This body of water offers a compact riding area in a residential setting. Though modest in size, the lake can provide riding conditions in strong winds. A convenient spot for local riders looking for quick water access without the long drive to the larger lakes of North Texas.
Spot forecast for Viridian Lake
Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 18:49
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Viridian 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…)
285h
in April · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in April: 26 rideable days a month and 285 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is September, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is April, with 201 mm.
Monthly averages: Viridian Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 176 h | 11 °C | 104 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 206 h | 18 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 258 h | 23 °C | 48 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 285 h | 25 °C | 201 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 233 h | 29 °C | 120 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 247 h | 33 °C | 106 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 234 h | 34 °C | 80 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 165 h | 36 °C | 92 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 107 h | 32 °C | 85 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 139 h | 29 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 144 h | 22 °C | 119 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 156 h | 17 °C | 22 mm |
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Technical details of Viridian 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
Small freshwater body with limited fetch. Water stays relatively flat even in strong winds due to the small lake size. Moderate depth. Limited riding area requiring good maneuvering skills. Freshwater typical of Texas urban lakes.
Hazards
Very limited riding area, risk of collision with shoreline. Proximity to residential areas. Potential power lines nearby. Thunderstorms possible in spring and summer. Check local regulations regarding lake use.
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