7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
7-13kt
NE, gusts 19
High 79°F, rain 0%
Good -
TueOct 27
7-9kt
NE, gusts 15
High 81°F, rain 0%
Good -
WedOct 28
9-13kt
NE, gusts 19
High 81°F, rain 0%
Good -
ThuOct 29
10-14kt
NE, gusts 21
High 81°F, rain 2%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
7-11kt
NE, gusts 17
High 82°F, rain 1%
Good -
SatOct 31
7-9kt
ENE, gusts 14
High 83°F, rain 9%
Good -
SunNov 1
4-7kt
ESE, gusts 12
High 82°F, storms possible
Stay ashore
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Jackson
Over the next 7 days on Lake Jackson, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 21 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 7 kt.
Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Sunday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.
Reading a lake wind forecast
Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.
On a lake the size of Jackson, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.
The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.
Lake Jackson forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Lake Jackson this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: ENE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 83°F. Sunday: ESE wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 82°F, thunderstorms possible. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Lake Jackson this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with NE wind around 7 to 9 kt and gusts near 15 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Lake Jackson wind forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.
What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?
We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.
Nearby lakes
If Jackson is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.