Overview

Henderson Point is a kitesurf spot located on the peninsula between Bay St. Louis and the Mississippi Sound, near Pass Christian. This land projection offers wind exposure from multiple directions thanks to its unique geographical position. The shallow Sound waters and the protection from offshore barrier islands create accessible conditions. The spot enjoys a quiet residential setting with direct water access.

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Spot forecast for Henderson Point

Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 18:20

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

Next tides

High tide Mon 19 · 23:54 · 0.5 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 06:02 · 0.4 m
High tide Tue 20 · 08:48 · 0.4 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 16:13 · 0.3 m

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Henderson Point: 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

246h

in June · 28.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 246 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 13.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 83%13-20 knots · 17%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is August, with 217 mm.

Monthly averages: Henderson Point

Monthly averages — Henderson Point — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	13.5	119 h	13 °C	112 mm
February	16.0	127 h	18 °C	93 mm
March	23.5	213 h	21 °C	141 mm
April	25.5	288 h	24 °C	78 mm
May	27.0	309 h	28 °C	177 mm
June	28.5	246 h	31 °C	210 mm
July	26.5	171 h	32 °C	112 mm
August	21.5	130 h	32 °C	217 mm
September	22.0	145 h	30 °C	197 mm
October	16.5	132 h	27 °C	65 mm
November	18.5	137 h	22 °C	139 mm
December	13.5	96 h	17 °C	83 mm

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Technical details of Henderson Point spot

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

Rideable Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Shallow Mississippi Sound water with sandy and muddy bottom in places. Generally flat water, slightly choppy in sustained wind. The peninsula position offers varied conditions depending on the side chosen. Warm water in summer (28-30°C). The adjacent Bay St. Louis can provide very flat conditions.

Hazards

Muddy bottom in places that can trap feet. Jellyfish frequent in summer. Violent thunderstorms possible with little warning, watch the sky constantly. Tidal currents at the entrance to Bay St. Louis. Submerged debris possible, especially after storms.

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