Lake Monona / Olin

📍 Madison, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Lake Monona / Olin is a kiteboarding spot near Madison in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NE 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	NE
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	March, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates	43.0582, -89.3808

About Lake Monona / Olin

Flat to choppy water. Deep waters.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Monona / Olin?

The best time to kite Lake Monona / Olin is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lake Monona / Olin offers flat-water lake conditions with NE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Lake Monona / Olin?

Madison Airport. City park on West shore right off of John Nolen Drive.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.