KiteGlobeLake McConaughy
Lake McConaughy is a kiteboarding spot near Denver (Colorado) in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Nebraska |
| Nearest town | Denver (Colorado) |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SE, NW |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 41.2441, -101.7907 |
About Lake McConaughy
This is a huge lake. When full of water it is about 20 miles long and about 4 miles wide. Since the lake is deep, the water gets fairly choppy, especially if the wind is onshore since it has time to build up over the length of the lake. When the wind blows directly from the NW or SE, it barrels down the axis of the lake, and that creates monster swells. It can get some pretty big rollers going, which are fun to surf.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake McConaughy?
The best time to kite Lake McConaughy is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake McConaughy offers flat-water lake conditions with SE, NW wind, launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake McConaughy?
From Denver, take I-76 Northeast to the I-80 interchange and keep going East to Ogallala. Head North through Ogallala and follow the signs to Lake McConaughy. Go across the dam and take a left on road 92. Pull in to Arthur Bay, Sandy Beach or North Shore entrances and pick a spot. Have fun! Big Mac, as it's known, is three hours from Denver/Boulder. Add another 20 minutes to access various launch sites.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.