About This Spot
Ray Roberts Lake / Johnson Branch, Texas (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Texas (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from March to November, Ray Roberts Lake / Johnson Branch, Texas (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Typical frontal weather patterns with 2-3 days of good S, SE wind followed by a day of good N wind. Good long fetch with S or SE wind and N or NE wind.
When to Go
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What to Expect
Water is clean but it is a mud bottom and therefore cloudy. Chop can get up to 4 feet. Average water depth is 30 feet, except near the dam.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Typical frontal weather patterns with 2-3 days of good S, SE wind followed by a day of good N wind. Good long fetch with S or SE wind and N or NE wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water is clean but it is a mud bottom and therefore cloudy. Chop can get up to 4 feet. Average water depth is 30 feet, except near the dam.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Interstate 35 N or S take the Lone Oak Rd exit and head East for 5 miles to Johnson Branch State Park entrance on the right. Follow the sign to the day use area and boat launch ramp. Once past the boat ramp, pick the area you want to sail from. Ample parking near the water.
Location
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