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South Haven South Beach / Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
South Haven South Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in South Haven, south of the channel. This sandy beach offers the same conditions as North Beach with direct west exposure on Lake Michigan. The position south of the channel offers slightly more tranquility than the more touristy north beach. South Haven's red lighthouse is visible from this beach. Regular waves in west winds.
Spot forecast for South Haven South Beach / Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:55
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South Haven South 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…)
320h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, December and March, at 30 rideable days and 10 °C. The low point is September, at 22.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 106 mm.
Monthly averages: South Haven South Beach / Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 282 h | -1 °C | 94 mm |
| February | 27.0 | 266 h | 3 °C | 17 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 335 h | 9 °C | 47 mm |
| April | 29.0 | 342 h | 14 °C | 69 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 320 h | 19 °C | 64 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 293 h | 26 °C | 59 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 237 h | 26 °C | 55 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 234 h | 25 °C | 106 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 166 h | 24 °C | 30 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 267 h | 18 °C | 57 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 290 h | 9 °C | 57 mm |
| December | 29.5 | 274 h | 2 °C | 57 mm |
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Technical details of South Haven South 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 water body with full west exposure. West to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 2 meters. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer. Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible in strong winds. Similar conditions to North Beach with generally fewer people.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Channel jetties to the north to avoid — dangerous currents. Boat traffic in the South Haven channel. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Frequent swimmers in summer. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk — exit water immediately.
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South Haven, South Haven Area Regional Airport5.9 km
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