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Lake Austin is a reservoir located in Texas. The water surface spans about 1,599 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. If you are planning a trip, Lake Travis, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Buchanan are also nearby. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Lake Austin come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Overall Good (84/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 97/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 72°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
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| Temp (°F) | 93° | 92° | 90° | 86° | 82° | 79° | 76° | 75° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 66° | 70° | 79° | 83° | 87° | 90° | 91° | 92° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | NE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 93°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 92°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 86°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 82°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 79°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 76°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 75°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 72°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 71°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 68°F | Calm | 1 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 67°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 65°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 64°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 66°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 70°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 79°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 83°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 90°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 91°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 92°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 93°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 93° | 64° | 93° | 67° | 94° | 71° | 93° | 75° | 95° | 76° | 95° | 75° | 93° | 71° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 24 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 11% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 11% | 22% | 28% |
| Forecast |
Barton Spgs at Austin, TX · Oct 8, 11:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 72°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 5 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (76/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 0 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 72°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Austin is an important freshwater reservoir in TX, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Austin is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 4:19 PM CDT