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Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan is a kitesurf spot located in Wilderness State Park, at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, near Mackinaw City. This wild and preserved park offers access to Lake Michigan in an exceptional natural setting. The proximity to the Straits of Mackinac ensures regular windy conditions. The remote beach and dense forests create a wilderness atmosphere. Spot reserved for experienced riders due to its isolation.
Spot forecast for Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:03 · Sunset 18:45
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Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
306h
in May · 29.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, April and March, at 29 rideable days and 11 °C. The low point is February, at 19.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is June, with 93 mm.
Monthly averages: Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 246 h | -2 °C | 28 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 198 h | 0 °C | 21 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 302 h | 5 °C | 81 mm |
| April | 28.5 | 323 h | 10 °C | 45 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 306 h | 17 °C | 41 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 274 h | 22 °C | 93 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 213 h | 24 °C | 92 mm |
| August | 26.0 | 254 h | 24 °C | 40 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 185 h | 22 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 279 h | 16 °C | 41 mm |
| November | 25.0 | 238 h | 6 °C | 59 mm |
| December | 26.5 | 230 h | -1 °C | 63 mm |
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Technical details of Wilderness State Park Lake Michigan 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
- Advanced
On the water
Lake Michigan water body near the Straits of Mackinac. Winds are often channeled and accelerated by the strait. Waves of 1 to 2 meters frequent in west to northwest winds. Very cold water year-round — thick full wetsuit required, drysuit recommended in spring and fall. Currents possible due to strait proximity. Sandy and rocky bottom depending on area.
Hazards
Very remote area with rescue services far away — complete safety equipment mandatory. Very cold water with major hypothermia risk. Strong currents possible related to the Straits of Mackinac. Commercial shipping in the strait. Wildlife (black bears) in the park — secure equipment. Violent thunderstorms possible. Submerged rocks in some areas. No cell phone coverage in parts of the park.
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