Riding Conditions in Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA).
Fairly constant 15-20+ when it is blowing but watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) are
January, February, March, April and May
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA).
Fairly constant 15-20+ when it is blowing but watch the clouds for unexpected gusts from thunderstorms. Hurricanes and tropical storms send wind through from late summer through October.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) are
January, February, March, April and May
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
A mixture of sand and grass. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Pontchartrain / Rigolets, Louisiana (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
A mixture of sand and grass. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.