Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA)
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Located at the east end of the lake. Get onto 90 and exit onto 433. Turn left on the first dirt road and drive to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
70km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Located at the east end of the lake. Get onto 90 and exit onto 433. Turn left on the first dirt road and drive to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
70km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot and humid in the summer. Wetsuit in the winter time when cold air from the fronts blow through. Water temps varies with the seasons. Very warm in the summer and cools off to wetsuit temperatures in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA).
Fairly constant 15-20+ when it is blowing but watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
The best moments to come to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) are January, February, March, April and May .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot and humid in the summer. Wetsuit in the winter time when cold air from the fronts blow through. Water temps varies with the seasons. Very warm in the summer and cools off to wetsuit temperatures in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA).
Fairly constant 15-20+ when it is blowing but watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
The best moments to come to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) are January, February, March, April and May .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
A mixture of sand and grass. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
A mixture of sand and grass. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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