KiteGlobePort Fourchon
Port Fourchon is a kiteboarding spot near New Orleans in USA, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisiana |
| Nearest town | New Orleans |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, November, December |
| Coordinates | 29.1098, -90.1784 |
About Port Fourchon
The ocean side has small to medium waves. Waves breaker in the water about 400 ft from shore, but only at a certain area. Further left there is an access to a lagoon with perfectly flat water in SE, S, SE, E to NE winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Port Fourchon?
The best time to kite Port Fourchon is January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Port Fourchon offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Port Fourchon?
From New Orleans take the 90 to the southwest. Then take 1 south to Golden Meadow and Port Fourchon. About 2 hrs drive from New Orleans. Park in the parking lot and go to the beach in front. To access the lagoon you need to walk for about a quarter mile eastwards.
Hazards at Port Fourchon
Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.