Overview

Mandeville Harbor is a kitesurf spot on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, in the charming town of Mandeville. The launch is near the marina, offering direct access to the lake's shallow waters. The Northshore is known for its quieter, more residential setting compared to New Orleans. The spot benefits from excellent south fetch thanks to the 25 miles of lake in that direction. The Pontchartrain Causeway, the longest bridge over water in the world, is visible to the west.

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Spot forecast for Mandeville Harbor / Lake Pontchartrain

Sunrise 07:05 · Sunset 18:24

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Mandeville Harbor / Lake Pontchartrain: when to go?

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Season · peak

293h

in April · 29.5 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 26 °C. It peaks in April, with 293 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 87%13-20 knots · 13%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is January, with 169 mm.

Monthly averages: Mandeville Harbor / Lake Pontchartrain

Monthly averages — Mandeville Harbor / Lake Pontchartrain — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	25.0	230 h	14 °C	169 mm
February	23.0	195 h	19 °C	101 mm
March	29.0	277 h	23 °C	111 mm
April	29.5	293 h	25 °C	141 mm
May	29.0	263 h	29 °C	137 mm
June	25.5	195 h	31 °C	98 mm
July	27.0	171 h	33 °C	83 mm
August	27.0	157 h	33 °C	116 mm
September	24.0	171 h	31 °C	138 mm
October	25.5	203 h	28 °C	42 mm
November	24.0	194 h	23 °C	88 mm
December	23.5	162 h	18 °C	162 mm

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Technical details of Mandeville Harbor / Lake Pontchartrain spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Shallow Lake Pontchartrain water with sandy bottom. Flat to choppy, the south fetch can create notable chop in strong south winds. Brackish water, warm in summer (28-30°C). No significant tides. Regular conditions, good for freeride and freestyle.

Hazards

Sudden tropical thunderstorms in summer with violent lightning — leave the water without delay. Alligators present in adjacent bayous and marshes. Boat traffic near the marina. The lake can build up quickly in sustained south winds. Floating debris possible.

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