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Lake Michigan kitesurfing spot in Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan kitesurfing spot in Lake Michigan

When to kitesurf in Lake Michigan

None of the 1 spots we track in Lake Michigan has a month where 60% of days reach 12 kt+; expect light, irregular wind and check forecasts.

Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this

Windiest spots in Lake Michigan

SpotBest seasonWindy daysAvg windWater
Lake MichiganAround Feb29–36%11 kt-5–4 °C

Kitesurfing in Lake Michigan: FAQ

When is the best time to kitesurf in Lake Michigan?
None of the 1 spots we track in Lake Michigan has a month where 60% of days reach 12 kt+; expect light, irregular wind and check forecasts.
What are the windiest kite spots in Lake Michigan?
Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Lake Michigan (Around Feb, up to 36% windy days).
How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Lake Michigan?
During each spot's wind season the sea is typically -5–4 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in Lake Michigan?
Flat-water spots: Lake Michigan. Wave spots: Lake Michigan.
Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Lake Michigan?
We don't list any kite schools in Lake Michigan yet.

When to kitesurf Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Nov and Dec: 29–36% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11 kt average daily wind, -5–4 °C water and -3–6 °C air.

Open-Meteo climatology, 3-year average of daily data. How we calculate this

Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every week

Wind quality

Super steady · cold wind

Water

FlatWaves

Water temp

Cold (You need a wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Either direction

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Woo big-air record: 15.9 m by Kirk Ziegler · bottom-end kite 15m+

Spots at this destination

  • Waukegan
  • Michigan City
  • Indiana Dunes
  • South Haven
  • Grand Haven
  • Muskegon

Wind & conditions

  • Wind reliability3.2
  • Avg wind (peak months)11 kt
  • Water temp-5–20 °C
  • Best seasonAround Feb

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan17%9.3 kt-1.8-3.8
Feb36%10.7 kt-2.6-4.6
Mar25%10 kt3.31.3
Apr21%9.7 kt7.95.9
May12%8.8 kt14.112.1
Jun4%7.9 kt19.317.3
Jul3%7.6 kt21.619.6
Aug6%7.7 kt21.819.8
Sep11%8.2 kt18.916.9
Oct18%9.6 kt1311
Nov31%10.5 kt5.83.8
Dec29%10.6 kt2.40.4

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