KiteGlobeGrand Isle
Grand Isle is a kiteboarding spot near New Orleans in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisiana |
| Nearest town | New Orleans |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May |
| Coordinates | 29.2031, -90.0372 |
About Grand Isle
Small to medium waves, depending on wind conditions. There can be some flat water between the sandbar and beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Grand Isle?
The best time to kite Grand Isle is January, February, March, April, May, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Grand Isle offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Grand Isle?
From New Orleans take the 90 to the southwest. Then take 1 south to Golden Meadow and Port Fourchon. Keep driving on 1 until you get onto Grand Isle. One access is right in the beginning of the island, when you drive onto it. Exit 1 before it curves to the left, and keep driving straight into Burnette. At the end of the road you can park.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.