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Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA)

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Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) !
Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) !
How to get there
Northwest Michigan. Take M22 till you get to Esch road and head west on Esch Road till the end. 3 miles south of Empire. Be sure to get a park pass to park in the lot, you are at a national park shore. Walk from the parking lot to the beach and walk far to the south, over the river inlet, away from anyone else on the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
445km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
325km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
465km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Northwest Michigan. Take M22 till you get to Esch road and head west on Esch Road till the end. 3 miles south of Empire. Be sure to get a park pass to park in the lot, you are at a national park shore. Walk from the parking lot to the beach and walk far to the south, over the river inlet, away from anyone else on the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
445km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
325km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
465km from spot

Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan, next to Empire, Traverse City, Michigan (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Otherwise wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA).
Although South is sideshore it doesn't not work well here. 10 and 14 meter kites are used in the spring and fall. Lighter winds the norm for the summer. 2-3 days a week are usual in spring. 1-2 days a week for the summer. 3+ the norm for fall.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Otherwise wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA).
Although South is sideshore it doesn't not work well here. 10 and 14 meter kites are used in the spring and fall. Lighter winds the norm for the summer. 2-3 days a week are usual in spring. 1-2 days a week for the summer. 3+ the norm for fall.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This is a very secluded beautiful beach. On a Northwest you have a huge arching coastline that no matter what goes wrong you will eventually end up at. Pure sand bottom and plenty of room for tons of riders. Very good spot for beginners.
The water is extremely clean along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. This is a standard beach break. There is a nice shallow sandy, shallow bottom for about 50 yards out, and then it drops off. On a SW the chop and waves are minimal. On a Northwest the waves can form in nice and clean, very fun to play in.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This is a very secluded beautiful beach. On a Northwest you have a huge arching coastline that no matter what goes wrong you will eventually end up at. Pure sand bottom and plenty of room for tons of riders. Very good spot for beginners.
The water is extremely clean along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. This is a standard beach break. There is a nice shallow sandy, shallow bottom for about 50 yards out, and then it drops off. On a SW the chop and waves are minimal. On a Northwest the waves can form in nice and clean, very fun to play in.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
Best Schools in Michigan
#1: MACkite Boardsports Center
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Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA).
Be sure to get a park-parking pass, stay clear of all beach users.
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Webcams around Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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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