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Muskegon State Park kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Muskegon State Park is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Muskegon State Park, Michigan. This park offers direct access to Lake Michigan with a wide sandy beach and west exposure. The park is situated between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake, offering two different water bodies. West and northwest winds generate regular waves on Lake Michigan. One of the best spots on the Muskegon coast.
Spot forecast for Muskegon State Park
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:54
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Muskegon State Park: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
350h
in March · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in March, with 350 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 96 mm.
Monthly averages: Muskegon State Park
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 273 h | -1 °C | 66 mm |
| February | 27.5 | 273 h | 2 °C | 17 mm |
| March | 30.5 | 350 h | 7 °C | 73 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 368 h | 12 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 361 h | 19 °C | 38 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 339 h | 23 °C | 53 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 300 h | 25 °C | 30 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 281 h | 24 °C | 96 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 216 h | 23 °C | 12 mm |
| October | 30.0 | 308 h | 16 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 286 h | 8 °C | 38 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 258 h | 1 °C | 73 mm |
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Technical details of Muskegon State Park spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake Michigan water body with full west exposure. West to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 2 meters, sometimes more in storms. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible in strong winds. The park also offers access to Muskegon Lake for calmer conditions.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Busy beach in summer — watch for swimmers. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Commercial shipping offshore on Lake Michigan. State park — respect regulations and marked areas.
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