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Belton Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Texas
Overview
Belton Lake is a large 12,300-acre reservoir in Central Texas, near Temple and Killeen. Created by a dam on the Leon River, this US Army Corps of Engineers lake offers excellent kitesurfing conditions with wide-open water and good fetch. The flat surrounding prairie landscape allows southerly winds to blow freely across the lake. Close to Fort Cavazos military base (formerly Fort Hood), the lake attracts a diverse riding community.
Spot forecast for Belton Lake
Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 18:52
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Belton 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…)
271h
in March · 27 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in March: 26 rideable days a month and 271 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is September, at 16.5 days.
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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 12 °C. The wettest month is May, with 195 mm.
Monthly averages: Belton Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 198 h | 12 °C | 84 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 240 h | 19 °C | 10 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 271 h | 24 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 309 h | 26 °C | 147 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 263 h | 29 °C | 195 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 280 h | 33 °C | 113 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 265 h | 34 °C | 135 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 133 h | 35 °C | 92 mm |
| September | 16.5 | 132 h | 32 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 155 h | 30 °C | 45 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 169 h | 24 °C | 81 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 175 h | 19 °C | 22 mm |
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Technical details of Belton 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 excellent fetch and varied chop conditions. Water is murky with a greenish tint typical of Central Texas lakes. Variable depth with extensive shallow areas in the lake arms. Rocky and muddy bottom depending on the area. Good flat water conditions in protected coves.
Hazards
Severe thunderstorms in spring and summer with lightning, hail, and damaging winds risk. Submerged rocks and tree stumps, especially during low water levels. Lake can drop significantly during drought, exposing hidden hazards. Heavy boat traffic on summer weekends. Currents near the dam.
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Temple, Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport9.6 km
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