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Grand Marais Lake Superior kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Grand Marais Lake Superior is a kitesurf spot located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This small, isolated village offers access to Lake Superior in a wild and spectacular setting. The colorful Pictured Rocks cliffs are visible to the west. The natural harbor of Grand Marais provides relative shelter, but the open lake presents powerful conditions. Spot for advanced riders.
Spot forecast for Grand Marais Lake Superior
Sunrise 08:08 · Sunset 18:48
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Grand Marais Lake Superior: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
236h
in December · 29 rideable days
The season runs from October to January, peaking in December: 27 rideable days a month and 236 hours of usable wind, at 4 °C. The low point is July, at 18.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is August, with 99 mm.
Monthly averages: Grand Marais Lake Superior
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 252 h | -3 °C | 63 mm |
| February | 22.0 | 232 h | -1 °C | 43 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 311 h | 3 °C | 79 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 312 h | 8 °C | 69 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 276 h | 15 °C | 70 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 254 h | 20 °C | 72 mm |
| July | 18.5 | 183 h | 23 °C | 24 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 223 h | 23 °C | 99 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 244 h | 22 °C | 44 mm |
| October | 27.0 | 290 h | 16 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 246 h | 6 °C | 72 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 236 h | -2 °C | 97 mm |
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Technical details of Grand Marais Lake Superior 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 Superior water body with north exposure. North to northwest winds generate powerful waves of 1 to 3 meters with considerable fetch. Frigid water year-round — drysuit recommended, thick full wetsuit minimum. The natural harbor offers calmer conditions for launching. Sandy bottom near the beach, rocky offshore. Spectacular landscape with Grand Sable Dunes and Pictured Rocks as backdrop.
Hazards
Frigid Lake Superior water with rapid hypothermia risk. Powerful waves in north winds. Very remote area with rescue services far away — never ride alone. Submerged rocks offshore and near cliffs. Longshore currents. Commercial shipping possible. Weather changing rapidly on Lake Superior. Very limited cell phone coverage. Wildlife in the area (black bears). Complete safety equipment mandatory.
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