Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA)
Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
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.
Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
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
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
490km from spot
510km from spot
45km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
490km from spot
510km from spot
45km from spot
Best Schools in Michigan
Riding Conditions in Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake will freeze Jan/Feb/Mar
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Frontal wind at Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA).
There is a parking lot thermal effect at the launch lawn, but doesn't extend to the water, so sunny days often feel less windy in the water than on land. Sensor at Sterling State Park is inland and not reliable. See sensors at Detroit River or Toledo Light 2 and subtract 4kt. Even the locals get skunked here a lot.
The best moments to come to Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) are April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake will freeze Jan/Feb/Mar
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Frontal wind at Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA).
There is a parking lot thermal effect at the launch lawn, but doesn't extend to the water, so sunny days often feel less windy in the water than on land. Sensor at Sterling State Park is inland and not reliable. See sensors at Detroit River or Toledo Light 2 and subtract 4kt. Even the locals get skunked here a lot.
The best moments to come to Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) are April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
NIce big lawn to rig and launch, but there are trees right at the shoreline, making it challenging to get in the water and away from land with a kite in the air. (Kites are frequently treed here.) This spot is best with nearly straight-onshore winds, which make it difficult to get away from the beach and waterstart. Wave action increases this difficulty.
Water depth becomes overhead within 30 meters from shore. Good for hydrofoil. Waist-high blown-out waves on 20+ kts days, but beware that the shorebreak is very close to trees. Beware August's harmful algae blooms - if you can easily see a matte of algae on the surface, stay out of the water. It is most concentrated at the shore and will be obvious.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
NIce big lawn to rig and launch, but there are trees right at the shoreline, making it challenging to get in the water and away from land with a kite in the air. (Kites are frequently treed here.) This spot is best with nearly straight-onshore winds, which make it difficult to get away from the beach and waterstart. Wave action increases this difficulty.
Water depth becomes overhead within 30 meters from shore. Good for hydrofoil. Waist-high blown-out waves on 20+ kts days, but beware that the shorebreak is very close to trees. Beware August's harmful algae blooms - if you can easily see a matte of algae on the surface, stay out of the water. It is most concentrated at the shore and will be obvious.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July, August and September .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Buoys
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July, August and September .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Buoys
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
Best Schools in Michigan
Additional information
A parking is available at Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
State Park requires Michigan Recreation Passport ($12/yr) or day pass to enter.
Webcams around Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA)
Webcams around Sterling State Park, 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
Sterling State Park, Michigan (USA)
