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Sheboygan Kite Beach - Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Wisconsin
Overview
Sheboygan Kite Beach is one of the most renowned kitesurf spots on the Great Lakes, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. This iconic spot offers excellent conditions with quality waves in east and northeast winds. Active and welcoming kite community. Spacious beach with good access. Season from May to November for the brave.
Spot forecast for Sheboygan Kite Beach - Lake Michigan
Sunrise 07:11 · Sunset 17:59
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Sheboygan Kite Beach - 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…)
359h
in April · 30 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in April, with 359 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 — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is June, with 147 mm.
Monthly averages: Sheboygan Kite Beach - Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 254 h | -2 °C | 41 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 255 h | 3 °C | 22 mm |
| March | 28.5 | 337 h | 7 °C | 83 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 359 h | 12 °C | 56 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 314 h | 17 °C | 57 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 307 h | 25 °C | 147 mm |
| July | 28.5 | 257 h | 27 °C | 40 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 245 h | 25 °C | 134 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 209 h | 23 °C | 22 mm |
| October | 29.5 | 286 h | 17 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 26.0 | 250 h | 8 °C | 49 mm |
| December | 28.0 | 238 h | -1 °C | 39 mm |
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Technical details of Sheboygan Kite Beach - 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
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake Michigan freshwater with waves reaching 2 meters and more in sustained east winds. Quality waves reminiscent of ocean conditions. Steep chop characteristic of the Great Lakes. Cold water requiring thick wetsuit. Winter sessions possible in drysuit.
Hazards
Lake Michigan can become extremely dangerous with powerful waves and coastal currents. Sudden thunderstorms frequent in summer. Cold water year-round creating hypothermia risk. Commercial shipping traffic. Rocks possible near shore. Experienced riders only in big conditions.
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