Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA)
Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get to Muskegon and rive west to the lake to the Muskegon Pierre Marquette.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
170km from spot
350km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Muskegon and rive west to the lake to the Muskegon Pierre Marquette.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
170km from spot
350km from spot
Best Schools in Michigan
Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit required during the spring and fall. Water temps in the summer can reach the low 70s°F but can plummet to the mid 50s°F after a few days of strong winds out of the east. Air temps in the 40s and 50s°F spring and fall, and in the 70s and 80s°F during the summer. Season is generally 1st of April through end of October.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA).
Best wind directions: NW, W, SW, S. Summer winds are generally lighter, allowing riding 2 days a week normally.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit required during the spring and fall. Water temps in the summer can reach the low 70s°F but can plummet to the mid 50s°F after a few days of strong winds out of the east. Air temps in the 40s and 50s°F spring and fall, and in the 70s and 80s°F during the summer. Season is generally 1st of April through end of October.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA).
Best wind directions: NW, W, SW, S. Summer winds are generally lighter, allowing riding 2 days a week normally.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, 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 / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long and open beach. Parking allows easy access to the water along a 3/4 of a mile long strip of beach. Plenty of room in the off-season to launch/land kites. The beach may be crowed during the summer months, but in most instances a safe and open launch site can be found. The beach is all sand, and there are no underwater obstructions.
The south side of the pier provides excellent flat water riding on North and Northwest days. South, Southwest, and West days can generate quite a bit of chop especially near the mole.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long and open beach. Parking allows easy access to the water along a 3/4 of a mile long strip of beach. Plenty of room in the off-season to launch/land kites. The beach may be crowed during the summer months, but in most instances a safe and open launch site can be found. The beach is all sand, and there are no underwater obstructions.
The south side of the pier provides excellent flat water riding on North and Northwest days. South, Southwest, and West days can generate quite a bit of chop especially near the mole.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Michigan
Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Use caution and provide plenty of space to swimmers and sun bathers during the summer. During the spring and fall the beach is wide open apart from a few fishermen.
Webcams around Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA)
Webcams around Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Michigan
More about Michigan
Wind stats in Michigan...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48 |
| Feb | 43 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 47 |
| May | 35 |
| Jun | 25 |
| Jul | 20 |
| Aug | 20 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 36 |
| Nov | 45 |
| Dec | 38 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 23 kitesurf spots in Michigan.
Best months: June July August September
Best months: June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Lake Michigan / Muskegon Pierre Marquette, Michigan (USA)
