KiteGlobeAlum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch
Alum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch is a kiteboarding spot near Columbus in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing W wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Ohio |
| Nearest town | Columbus |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 40.1966, -82.9495 |
About Alum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch
In the fall and spring the park service allows the water level to drop. This makes it possible to stand far from the trees in knee deep water. During the summer, the water is deeper and it is barely possible to touch ground one kite line length from shore. When there are not many boats the water is flat and smooth (unless it blows more than 15 knots). White caps are rare most days, but show up on stronger days. During the summer it is a zoo (boats, jet skis, etc), stay away for your own sanity.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Alum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch offers flat-water lake conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Alum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch?
Interstate 71 to Polaris exit. Africa Rd takes you to the SE point of the lake.
Hazards at Alum Creek Lake / West Wind Launch
Ships, Jetskis.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.