Overview

Elmers Island is a kitesurf spot located on a barrier island south of Lafourche Parish, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the few Louisiana spots with real ocean access and Gulf waves. The Elmers Island Wildlife Refuge offers a wild and preserved beach with warm waters and possible surf in south swell. The bay side (north) offers flatter conditions. Access is via the road connecting Grand Isle to the mainland.

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Spot forecast for Elmers Island

Sunrise 07:04 · Sunset 18:25

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 02:33 · 0.6 m Low tide 13:46 · 0.3 m High tide 14:33 · 0.3 m Low tide 16:11 · 0.3 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 03:27 · 0.6 m Low tide 05:35 · 0.5 m High tide 07:05 · 0.5 m Low tide 14:12 · 0.4 m High tide 15:56 · 0.4 m Low tide 16:54 · 0.4 m High tide 23:46 · 0.5 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:44 · 0.5 m High tide 04:29 · 0.5 m Low tide 05:52 · 0.5 m High tide 08:24 · 0.5 m Low tide 14:41 · 0.4 m High tide 17:07 · 0.4 m Low tide 17:47 · 0.4 m High tide 21:14 · 0.5 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:57 · 0.4 m High tide 09:50 · 0.5 m Low tide 15:07 · 0.5 m High tide 17:59 · 0.5 m Low tide 19:00 · 0.5 m High tide 21:19 · 0.5 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 04:01 · 0.3 m High tide 14:28 · 0.5 m Low tide 15:11 · 0.5 m High tide 18:45 · 0.6 m Low tide 20:42 · 0.6 m High tide 21:12 · 0.6 m

Elmers Island: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

313h

in May · 28 rideable days

The season runs from March to June, peaking in May: 25 rideable days a month and 313 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is August, at 14 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 80%13-20 knots · 19%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is September, with 366 mm.

Monthly averages: Elmers Island

Monthly averages — Elmers Island — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.0	161 h	15 °C	103 mm
February	16.5	129 h	19 °C	81 mm
March	22.0	221 h	23 °C	87 mm
April	25.5	282 h	25 °C	13 mm
May	28.0	313 h	29 °C	198 mm
June	26.0	280 h	32 °C	11 mm
July	18.0	135 h	32 °C	201 mm
August	14.0	102 h	32 °C	251 mm
September	21.0	158 h	30 °C	366 mm
October	16.0	119 h	27 °C	194 mm
November	17.5	148 h	24 °C	71 mm
December	16.5	131 h	19 °C	140 mm

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Technical details of Elmers Island spot

The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Gulf side: waves possible in south or southeast swell, moderate surf conditions. Warm water (28-30°C in summer). Sandy bottom. Bay side (north): flatter and more protected water, good for freestyle. Longshore currents present along the beach. Low amplitude tides but influencing conditions.

Hazards

Longshore currents along the Gulf side beach. Sharks present in Gulf waters. Jellyfish in summer. Sudden and violent tropical thunderstorms. Major hurricane zone — check forecasts before visiting. The access road can be flooded during storms. The wildlife refuge may have seasonal access restrictions.

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