KiteGlobeLake Pontchartrain / Sandbar
Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar 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 | 30.3788, -90.1583 |
About Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar
Flat to choppy water. Shallow for about 400 yards.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar?
The best time to kite Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar is January, February, March, April, May, November, December, when the SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar offers flat-water lake conditions with SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar?
In the very north of the lake. You need a boat to get to this sandbar. But you can also drive to the opposite side of the river. Get to Madisonville and take the Main St south to its end and park here. The sandbar is just across the river.
Hazards at Lake Pontchartrain / Sandbar
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.