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Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA)

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Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) !
Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) !
How to get there
Drive to Northport and the point. Then head to the Lighthouse. The last left before the lighthouse (N Cat Head Bay Dr/Leelanau State Park). Take that road to the beach. Loads of space.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
525km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
405km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
490km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive to Northport and the point. Then head to the Lighthouse. The last left before the lighthouse (N Cat Head Bay Dr/Leelanau State Park). Take that road to the beach. Loads of space.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
525km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
405km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
490km from spot

Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan, next to Traverse City, Northport, Chicago, Detroit, Michigan (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best time, July thru September. Late August best weather. Cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA).
Mainly North (sideonshore) winds.
Wind usually blows from N on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best time, July thru September. Late August best weather. Cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA).
Mainly North (sideonshore) winds.
Wind usually blows from N on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beautiful sandy beach. Secluded but sideonshore and safe. Launch down the beach in the dunes recreation area, not in front of any homes.
Fresh water, Lake Michigan. Clear and clean. Flat to choppy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beautiful sandy beach. Secluded but sideonshore and safe. Launch down the beach in the dunes recreation area, not in front of any homes.
Fresh water, Lake Michigan. Clear and clean. Flat to choppy.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Michigan
#1: MACkite Boardsports Center
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Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Michigan / Cat Head Bay, Michigan (USA).
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There are 1 kitesurf school and 23 kitesurf spots in Michigan.
Best months: June July August September
Best months: June July August September
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