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Lake Corpus Christi is a reservoir located in Texas. At around 18,256 acres (about 29 square miles), it is a large waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Choke Canyon Reservoir. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Corpus Christi.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 9:05 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 82°F from a representative gauge 10.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 9 mph from the east-southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 77° | 83° | 86° | 89° | 90° | 91° | 92° | 90° | 89° | 86° | 83° | 80° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 76° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 11% | 16% | 14% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 77°F | 7 mph SE (135°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 83°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 86°F | 14 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 24 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 90°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 25 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 91°F | 15 mph SE (135°) | 25 mph | 1% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 92°F | 16 mph SE (135°) | 25 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 17 mph SE (135°) | 27 mph | 1% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 17 mph ESE (113°) | 27 mph | 1% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 17 mph ESE (113°) | 25 mph | 1% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph ESE (113°) | 24 mph | 2% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 80°F | 12 mph ESE (113°) | 21 mph | 2% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 79°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 1% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 79°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 16 mph | 1% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 78°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 15 mph | 2% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 78°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 3% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 77°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 4% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 77°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 6% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 9% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 8% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 9% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 11% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 16% | 58% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 9 mph | 14% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 80°F | 6 mph SE (135°) | 10 mph | 10% | 22% | 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 | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 92° | 74° | 95° | 77° | 95° | 76° | 94° | 75° | 92° | 72° | 88° | 65° | 80° | 60° |
| Wind | SE 7 to 17 mph | ESE 5 to 17 mph | SE 5 to 14 mph | SE 7 to 15 mph | SSE 7 to 15 mph | SE 9 to 15 mph | SE 9 to 20 mph | SE 8 to 18 mph | SE 9 to 15 mph | E 2 to 14 mph | NE 7 to 14 mph | NNE 14 to 25 mph | N 12 to 23 mph | N 7 to 12 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 28 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 25 mph | 35 mph | 36 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 9% | 23% | 1% | 8% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 14% | 15% | 25% | 25% | 8% | 8% |
| Forecast |
Nueces Rv at Bluntzer, TX · Oct 11, 6:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. Measured water temperature 82°F from a representative gauge 10.6 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 8 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.
Fair for sailing (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Wind 3 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 82°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 Corpus Christi is an established freshwater reservoir in TX that delivers excellent freshwater boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The waterbody's bathymetry and shoreline vegetation provide productive habitat for gamefish year-round. Public recreation areas and boat launch facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Blue Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie. 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 Corpus Christi 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 11, 9:05 AM CDT