Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From I - 90/94 take Hwy 30 heading West. Take Hwy 30 to 113 (north). 113 North to M (west). Governor Nelson is about 3 miles on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
235km from spot
470km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From I - 90/94 take Hwy 30 heading West. Take Hwy 30 to 113 (north). 113 North to M (west). Governor Nelson is about 3 miles on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
235km from spot
470km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from early spring (April) to late fall (November). Wetsuit needed almost all of the time, summer warmer. Drysuit needed for April and late October through November.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA).
Typical winds are 10-20 and 15-25 when it blows and even windier a couple times a month. Summer tends to be the lightest winds. Spring and fall winds are the best. Works in these directions: NE, E, SE, S (S is best).
The best moments to come to Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from early spring (April) to late fall (November). Wetsuit needed almost all of the time, summer warmer. Drysuit needed for April and late October through November.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA).
Typical winds are 10-20 and 15-25 when it blows and even windier a couple times a month. Summer tends to be the lightest winds. Spring and fall winds are the best. Works in these directions: NE, E, SE, S (S is best).
The best moments to come to Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach access protected by retaining walls. About 300-400 foot long beach for launching. In the summer, swimming buoys require riders to launch outside the buoys. Spring and fall riders can launch right from the beach.
Shallow water riding in the bay of Lake Mendota on the Northern shoreline of an inland lake. Medium sized lake. The entire bay is shallow or check out the deeper areas for bigger chop.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach access protected by retaining walls. About 300-400 foot long beach for launching. In the summer, swimming buoys require riders to launch outside the buoys. Spring and fall riders can launch right from the beach.
Shallow water riding in the bay of Lake Mendota on the Northern shoreline of an inland lake. Medium sized lake. The entire bay is shallow or check out the deeper areas for bigger chop.
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Concrete .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Concrete .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
You need a State park sticker (about $5.00). You have to walk out of the swim area to launch. It is very important you do not fly the kite or ride the board over the swim area!
Webcams around Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA)
Webcams around Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Wisconsin
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Wind stats in Wisconsin...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39 |
| Feb | 41 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 48 |
| May | 42 |
| Jun | 31 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 21 |
| Sep | 31 |
| Oct | 34 |
| Nov | 40 |
| Dec | 33 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 15 kitesurf spots in Wisconsin.
Best months: June July August September
Best months: June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park, Wisconsin (USA)
