KiteGlobeLake Monona / Olbrich Park
Lake Monona / Olbrich Park is a kiteboarding spot near Madison in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Wisconsin |
| Nearest town | Madison |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 43.0876, -89.3303 |
About Lake Monona / Olbrich Park
Shallow sand bar riding on the inside and deeper water in the middle of the lake. Great place to learn and ride flat water in SW winds. Best riding is strong SW winds. The huge shallow sand bar totally knocks down the chop for awesome flat water. Or venture out in the deeper water for chop riding.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Monona / Olbrich Park?
The best time to kite Lake Monona / Olbrich Park is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Monona / Olbrich Park offers flat-water lake conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Monona / Olbrich Park?
Take I 90/94 to Hwy 12/18 (Beltline) heading West. Take Monona Drive Exit heading North. Olbrich Park is about 4 miles north on the left side. Can't miss it. It's the only beach on the water on Lake Monona.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.