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Wakesurf Spot · North Carolina

Jordan Lake

B. Everett Jordan Lake is a large reservoir near the Research Triangle popular for water sports.

Reviewed by Esme Navarro, Wakesurf Data Editor · Updated

Jordan Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in North Carolina, near Apex. It covers roughly 13,900 acres. B. Everett Jordan Lake is a large reservoir near the Research Triangle popular for water sports.

Jordan Lake is a popular choice for water sports including jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding. It is a federal reservoir on the Haw River with multiple public boat ramps.

The typical warm-weather window here is April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.

Source: North Carolina State Parks - Jordan Lake. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Jordan Lake runs April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Jordan Lake is a popular choice for water sports including jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding. It is a federal reservoir on the Haw River with multiple public boat ramps. North Carolina: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.