About This Spot
Lake Pontchartrain / Bucktown, Louisiana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Louisiana (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Lake Pontchartrain / Bucktown, Louisiana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usually ride here on cold fronts in the winter. Fairly constant NW 15-20+ Most cold fronts come in with wind early in he morning dying by noon. On other conditions watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
When to Go
Hot and humid in the summer. Wetsuit in the winter time when cold air from the fronts blow through. Water temps varies with the seasons. Very warm in the summer and cools off to wetsuit temperatures in winter. You need boots for rocks.
What to Expect
The launch used to be at Bonnabel Boat Launch. Now we launch at the Bucktown Marina. Walk out in the water and figure out the best path through the rocks before you put the kite in the air. The water is shallow out about 100 yards. Flat to choppy water. Look out for a submerged pilings near shore.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Usually ride here on cold fronts in the winter. Fairly constant NW 15-20+ Most cold fronts come in with wind early in he morning dying by noon. On other conditions watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The launch used to be at Bonnabel Boat Launch. Now we launch at the Bucktown Marina. Walk out in the water and figure out the best path through the rocks before you put the kite in the air. The water is shallow out about 100 yards. Flat to choppy water. Look out for a submerged pilings near shore.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From I-10 exit to West End Blvd. and continue towards the lake. Take a left onto NO Hammond Hwy, cross the famous 17th Street Canal. Road over the levee is on right.
Location
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