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M.M. Point / Cheney Reservoir kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Kansas
Overview
Cheney Reservoir is a 3,900-hectare lake serving as Wichita's drinking water supply. M.M. Point offers excellent southern wind exposure and is one of the best kitesurf spots in south-central Kansas. Large body of water with remarkable fetch.
Spot forecast for M.M. Point / Cheney Reservoir
Sunrise 07:44 · Sunset 18:47
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M.M. Point / Cheney Reservoir: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
176h
in March · 21 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are July, March and April, at 22 rideable days and 24 °C. The low point is January, at 14 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 224 mm.
Monthly averages: M.M. Point / Cheney Reservoir
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0 | 97 h | 3 °C | 51 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 121 h | 10 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 176 h | 17 °C | 8 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 180 h | 21 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 108 h | 25 °C | 194 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 215 h | 30 °C | 224 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 233 h | 33 °C | 35 mm |
| August | 14.5 | 140 h | 31 °C | 122 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 156 h | 28 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 20.5 | 182 h | 25 °C | 32 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 112 h | 15 °C | 66 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 144 h | 10 °C | 1 mm |
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Technical details of M.M. Point / Cheney Reservoir spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Large freshwater reservoir with excellent fetch. Sandy beaches. Can produce significant waves in strong winds. Water level fluctuates seasonally and with rainfall.
Hazards
Tornado Alley — supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes. Lightning. Drinking water reservoir — environmental restrictions in effect. Boat traffic. Blue-green algae blooms possible. Strong winds and gusts on this large open body of water.
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