Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA)
Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Atlanta take I85 North to Flowery Branch. Then Jim Crow Road to the old Trail Park.
Nearest Airports
Distance
450km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Atlanta take I85 North to Flowery Branch. Then Jim Crow Road to the old Trail Park.
Nearest Airports
Distance
450km from spot
Best Schools in Georgia
Riding Conditions in Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA).
Wind usually blows from WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA).
Wind usually blows from WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
At weekends crowded with swimmers, so kitesurfing impossible.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
At weekends crowded with swimmers, so kitesurfing impossible.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys, Rocks, Stones, Shells and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys, Rocks, Stones, Shells and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Georgia
Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Not possible with people in the launching zone or swimming during weekends.
Webcams around Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA)
Webcams around Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Georgia.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Lake Lanier / Old Federal Park, Georgia (USA)
