KiteGlobeElmers Island
Elmers Island is a kiteboarding spot near New Orleans in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisiana |
| Nearest town | New Orleans |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SE, S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 29.1779, -90.0704 |
About Elmers Island
Watch out for alligators.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Elmers Island?
The best time to kite Elmers Island is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the N, NE, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Elmers Island offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Elmers Island?
Make sure to drive 50mph in Golden Meadow or you will get a ticket. In Golden Meadow, you must pay the toll bridge, cash or credit, 3 USD.
Hazards at Elmers Island
Animals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.