Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with little rain. Very warm in the summer but cold in spring and fall.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA).
Almost all the time the wind blows every day in the spring and fall about 10-25 knots gusty but ok to ride. The place to be on a North wind if you want the cleanest wind other than Montrose.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with little rain. Very warm in the summer but cold in spring and fall.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA).
Almost all the time the wind blows every day in the spring and fall about 10-25 knots gusty but ok to ride. The place to be on a North wind if you want the cleanest wind other than Montrose.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (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 / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Good big beach. Several miles long. Sharp grass after 100 ft. Stop kiting and walk upwind once you see the hotel since the beach gets real narrow up there and rocky.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Good big beach. Several miles long. Sharp grass after 100 ft. Stop kiting and walk upwind once you see the hotel since the beach gets real narrow up there and rocky.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Need to know
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.