About This Spot
Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park, Louisiana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Louisiana (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SE winds, peaking from January to December, Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park, Louisiana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds with frontals during winter.
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.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
SE
Best wind direction
Best winds with frontals during winter.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
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.
Location
Lake Pontchartrain / Fontainebleu State Park, Louisiana (USA)
30.3357°N, -90.0456°E
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