Places to Windsurf

Van Pugh Park on Lake Lanier

Campground Launch at Lake Juliette

Shand Bridge Pier Boat Ramp, Jacksonville,FL

Vann's Tavern Park, Lake Lanier

Note: As of 8/13/17, a software upgrades have borked our maps. We are working on updating them but it will take some time. We appreciate your patience.

Over the years, we've collected a listing of our favorite places to windsurf and kite from around Atlanta to places within a reasonable drive. While you can "windsurf" on most bodies of water, the best windsurfing takes place where it's easy to launch, the wind is clear and not subject to obstructions like trees, mountains, etc, and a large enough area so you can enjoy the speed.

If you have a favorite place that we've missed or our information here is inaccurate, please let us know.

I'm in a Hurry. What's the Quick Answer?

• Atlanta:
  • Any wind from the west: Van Pugh Park, Old Federal Park (especially kites), Sunrise Cove
  • Any wind from the east: Vann's Tavern Park, Van Pugh Park, Tidwell Park
• Marietta (and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

Galts Ferry Park

• Southeast of Atlanta (and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

Lake Juliette

• Southwest of Atlanta(and you don't feel like driving to Lake Lanier):

West Point Lake

• If in doubt: Van Pugh Park

Locally

• Lake Lanier - the most popular local venue
• Allatoona Lake - not as big or popular as Lanier but closer for many
• Lake Juliette - the southside alternative
• Atlanta Area - includes other area alternatives

Regions

• Southeast US
  • Southeast Map

By State

• Georgia
  • Georgia Map
• Alabama
  • Alabama Map
• Florida
  • East Central Florida Map
  • West Central Florida Map
  • Florida Panhandle East Map
  • Florida Panhandle West Map
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
  • Triangle Boardsailing Club Map of North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee

By Ability

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

By Wind Direction

• Wind E
• Wind N
• Wind NE
• Wind NW
• Wind S
• Wind SE
• Wind SW
• Wind W

By Map

• Alabama Map
• Alabama North Tennessee Valley Map
• Allatoona Lake
• Atlanta Area Map
• Florida East Central Map
• Florida Panhandle East Map
• Florida Panhandle West Map
• Florida South Map
• Florida West Central Map
• Georgia Map
• Lake Lanier Map
• Lake Lanier Underwater Contour Maps
• Southeast Map
• TBC Map of North Carolina
• Tennessee East Map
• File:LakeLanierMapBook 2005-09-19.pdf
• File:Lanier-contour.jpg
• File:Nw-ga-mtns-topo.jpg