Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA)

It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

There is Food available on the spot.

It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

There is Food available on the spot.

How to get there

Take Highway 20. Exit 13 (Snowroad), turn west. After 1/2 mile right on "Red Bud Trail" and then after 1 mile left on "Shawnee Road". 9 miles straight through Bridgman you run directly into the beach area. In summer you have to pay $5 entry per car.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)

140km from spot

Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)

200km from spot

Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)

350km from spot

How to get there

Take Highway 20. Exit 13 (Snowroad), turn west. After 1/2 mile right on "Red Bud Trail" and then after 1 mile left on "Shawnee Road". 9 miles straight through Bridgman you run directly into the beach area. In summer you have to pay $5 entry per car.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)

140km from spot

Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)

200km from spot

Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)

350km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA)

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Short wetsuit probably necessary all year, long or drysuit in fall and spring. How long rideable varies. Season is from Mai to October. Probably year-round riding is possible with according gear.

There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA).

Best in spring and fall.

The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Short wetsuit probably necessary all year, long or drysuit in fall and spring. How long rideable varies. Season is from Mai to October. Probably year-round riding is possible with according gear.

There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA).

Best in spring and fall.

The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Weko 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 / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Big beach with a lot of space. Nice sand without shells or anything else. Can be crowded in summer on the main beach, but you will find a place.

Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind directions. It gets deep quite soon.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA) is a Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Big beach with a lot of space. Nice sand without shells or anything else. Can be crowded in summer on the main beach, but you will find a place.

Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind directions. It gets deep quite soon.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .

There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .

There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.

Best Schools in Michigan

#1: MACkite Boardsports Center

4.7/5 (95)

Additional information

A parking is available at Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA).

There are Showers available on the spot.

There is Food available on the spot

During summer do not kite in the swimming area.

Webcams around Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA)

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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