Richland-chambers Reservoir wind forecast · TX

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Richland-chambers Reservoir (Richland-chambers Reservoir At Harbor Inn near Kerens).

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Richland-chambers Reservoir wind forecast

Hourly wind, gusts, and direction for the next 7 days with a small-craft sailing score for every hour — find the window, then rig for it.

How the score works. Every hour gets 0–10 points: full marks for sustained wind between 6 and 16 knots, with deductions for gust factors above 1.5× sustained wind, high rain probability as a storm flag, and cold that raises capsize stakes — gauge water temperature where a sensor exists, air otherwise.

Lake wind is local. Thermal builds on sunny afternoons, katabatic draining at dusk, and channeling between hills all mean the modeled numbers can run a few knots either side of what you feel on the water — treat this as a planning tool, not a gospel.

About this lake

Location
31.9889°, -96.2132°
Gauge datum
300 ft
USGS gauge
315919096124701
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. In the Southwest, wind is a terrain story: desert basins run strongest in spring afternoons, canyon mouths funnel gusts far out onto the water, and monsoon storms can build fast after midday in summer. Mornings are the calm, predictable window.

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