About This Spot
Lake Mendota / Tenny Park, Wisconsin (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Wisconsin (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N winds throughout the season, Lake Mendota / Tenny Park, Wisconsin (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works in SW, W, NW, N (N is best).
When to Go
Season from early spring (April) to late fall (November). Wetsuit needed almost all of the time, summer warmer.
What to Expect
Largest chop of all spots to ride in Madison. This is good and bad. Onshore winds are tough because you have to tack between the swim area and the break wall to get out into the lake.
Wind & Conditions
N
Best wind direction
Works in SW, W, NW, N (N is best).
Best Months
Water Conditions
Largest chop of all spots to ride in Madison. This is good and bad. Onshore winds are tough because you have to tack between the swim area and the break wall to get out into the lake.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Madison Airport. City park on the East shore.
Location
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