About This Spot
Port Fourchon, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from January to December, Port Fourchon, Louisiana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This spot works with all wind directions.
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
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.
Wind & Conditions
This spot works with all wind directions.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
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.
Location
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