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Lake Meredith wind forecast

Lake Meredith, Texas
Photo: Nic5702 from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    8-14kt

    S, gusts 21

    High 69°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  2. TueOct 27

    8-15kt

    SSW, gusts 23

    High 75°F, rain 17%

    Use caution
  3. WedOct 28

    9-16kt

    SW, gusts 25

    High 81°F, rain 0%

    Use caution
  4. ThuOct 29

    8-12kt

    SSW, gusts 18

    High 77°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    6-12kt

    S, gusts 19

    High 69°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    8-12kt

    SSW, gusts 19

    High 73°F, rain 15%

    Good
  7. SunNov 1

    5-10kt

    SSW, gusts 17

    High 73°F, rain 27%

    Good

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Meredith

Over the next 7 days on Lake Meredith, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 25 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 10 kt.

Saturday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday 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 Monday, Thursday, Friday. 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.

Lake Meredith is large enough for wind to build real waves. When the forecast direction lines up with the long open stretches of the lake, expect bigger chop than the wind speed alone suggests, and plan routes that keep you near a sheltered shore on the way back.

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 Meredith forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Lake Meredith this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSW wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 73°F. Sunday: SSW wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 73°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Lake Meredith this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Saturday looks best, with SSW wind around 8 to 12 kt and gusts near 19 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Lake Meredith 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 Meredith is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.