KiteGlobeLake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park
Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park is a kiteboarding spot near New Orleans in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisiana |
| Nearest town | New Orleans |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, November, December |
| Coordinates | 30.3357, -90.0456 |
About Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park
Flat to choppy water. Shallow for about 100 yards. A pier in front of the beach. Be careful, there is submerged piling about 100 ft away from the end of the pier.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park?
The best time to kite Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park is January, February, March, April, May, November, December, when the SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park offers flat-water lake conditions with SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park?
At the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Get onto the 190 (Florida St) and southeast of Mandeville you will find signs to the Fontainebleu State Park.
Hazards at Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park
Bridge.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.