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Governor Nelson State Park / Lake Mendota kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Wisconsin
Overview
Governor Nelson State Park offers access to Lake Mendota from the northwest shore in Madison. This state park features a nice beach and good water access with open views across the lake. Excellent fetch in south and southeast winds. The park offers amenities including parking and restroom facilities. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Governor Nelson State Park / Lake Mendota
Sunrise 07:17 · Sunset 18:07
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Governor Nelson State Park / Lake Mendota: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
229h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are April, March and January, at 27 rideable days and 7 °C. The low point is September, at 18 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 211 mm.
Monthly averages: Governor Nelson State Park / Lake Mendota
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 227 h | -3 °C | 30 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 212 h | 3 °C | 21 mm |
| March | 27.5 | 303 h | 10 °C | 109 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 315 h | 14 °C | 79 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 249 h | 21 °C | 96 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 256 h | 26 °C | 211 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 164 h | 27 °C | 149 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 179 h | 26 °C | 55 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 143 h | 25 °C | 44 mm |
| October | 25.0 | 236 h | 18 °C | 15 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 229 h | 8 °C | 43 mm |
| December | 24.5 | 189 h | -1 °C | 31 mm |
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Technical details of Governor Nelson State Park / Lake Mendota spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake Mendota freshwater with small chop in sustained wind. Good fetch from the northwest shore in south winds. Moderate depth. Sandy bottom near beach, muddy further out.
Hazards
Heavy boat traffic in summer. Sudden thunderstorms frequent in Wisconsin. State park parking fees apply. Respect swimming areas. Algae possible in late summer.
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