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Pere Marquette Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Pere Marquette Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Muskegon, Michigan. This is Muskegon's main beach on Lake Michigan, offering a wide sand strip with direct west exposure. The channel leading to Muskegon Lake is nearby with its iconic lighthouse. West and northwest winds generate regular waves, making this one of the most popular spots on the Muskegon coast.
Spot forecast for Pere Marquette Beach
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:54
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Pere Marquette Beach: 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: Pere Marquette Beach
| 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 Pere Marquette Beach 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. Good regular surf conditions.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Muskegon channel jetties to avoid — dangerous currents. Boat traffic in the channel. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Very busy beach in summer — watch for swimmers. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk. Commercial shipping offshore.
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