Wakesurf Spot · Louisiana
False River
A U-shaped 3,200-acre oxbow lake near New Roads popular for water skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing.
False River is a wakesurfing lake in Louisiana, near New Roads. A U-shaped 3,200-acre oxbow lake near New Roads popular for water skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing.
False River is a U-shaped oxbow lake of about 3,200 acres, 21 to 65 feet deep, surrounded by homes, camps, and restaurants. It is a popular spot for water skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing as well as fishing.
The typical warm-weather window here is March–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: Explore Louisiana - New Roads / False River. 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 False River runs March–October, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
False River is a U-shaped oxbow lake of about 3,200 acres, 21 to 65 feet deep, surrounded by homes, camps, and restaurants. It is a popular spot for water skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing as well as fishing. Louisiana: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.