Wakesurf Spot · Louisiana
Cypress Black Bayou
A roughly 3,000-acre reservoir district near Benton with designated ski and wakeboard areas.
Cypress Black Bayou is a wakesurfing reservoir in Louisiana, near Benton. A roughly 3,000-acre reservoir district near Benton with designated ski and wakeboard areas.
Cypress Black Bayou is a reservoir district where water skiing and wakeboarding are permitted in designated ski areas marked by orange buoys, with boating required to flow counterclockwise. A current boat permit sticker is required, and the site also has boat launches, camping, and an RV park.
The typical warm-weather window here is April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Cypress Black Bayou Recreation & Water Conservation District. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Cypress Black Bayou runs April–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Cypress Black Bayou is a reservoir district where water skiing and wakeboarding are permitted in designated ski areas marked by orange buoys, with boating required to flow counterclockwise. A current boat permit sticker is required, and the site also has boat launches, camping, and an RV park. Louisiana: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.