Continent |
North America |
Country |
Louisiana (USA) |
Next Big City |
Lafayette |
Next Town |
Lydia, Cypremort |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Shower, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Ships, Jetskis, Rocks, Shells, Stakes |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Low tide |
Muddy, brackish, brown water, sandy bottom. Water can have 3-5 foot swells in bay area 60-70 yards from beach in strong westerly winds, but generally flat to choppy. Launch area is shallow for about 10-15 feet. Vermillion Bay area with plenty of water but few obstacles, once away from beach area. Be aware of the current in shark bayou area.
Type: |
Grass, Sand, Rocks |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Shells, Trees, Concrete, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
April, May, June, July, August, September |
Man made beach in State Park. Beach launch with lgrassy/sandy area for rigging.
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Spring:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Winter:
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Normal |
May thru September, warm water and warm/hot air temps. October thru November and March thru April water temps are cooler and a shorty can be used, average air temp about 75°F. December thru February coldest months with air temps average 65°F and water temps around 60°F, a long wetsuit recommended. That being said this is South Louisiana & as for weather it's a crap shoot at best. Be prepared for colder waters is best bet.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best winds in this area are from cold fronts in the fall thru spring time. Best wind conditions any direction with some West. Summer winds are generally light (5-10mph) with an occasionally thermal or tropical weather system. Be aware of sudden wind changes.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Lafayette airport, take Highway 90 east 20 miles towards New Iberia. Continue on highway 90 for 4 miles and turn right at the Lydia/Cypremort point exit. On Highway 83 travel 20 miles to Cypremort State Park. Follow the brown State Park signs to the park. Turn right after entrance gate/house and follow the gravel road to the end and turn left. There is a parking area set aside for kiting/sailing.
Rules |
Fees |
This is a Louisiana State Park $2.00 per person to enter. NO GLASS containers! The area at the end of the Park has been set aside for kiters, there is NO SWIMMING in this area and the park rangers try to discourage beach goers from hanging out in this area. No KITING, boating or windsurfing allowed in the designated swimming areas. Please ride with care!
Louisiana nightlife: always something to do. Festivals and fairs in the surrounding areas from fall to spring.
