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Point Betsie / Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Point Betsie is a kitesurf spot located on an exposed cape on Lake Michigan, near Frankfort, Benzie County, Michigan. The historic Point Betsie Lighthouse, one of Michigan's most photographed, dominates the landscape. This point jutting into Lake Michigan offers excellent exposure to west and northwest winds with considerable fetch. Waves are regular and powerful, making this one of the best surf spots on the Great Lakes.
Spot forecast for Point Betsie / Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:07 · Sunset 18:52
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Point Betsie / 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…)
294h
in October · 29 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, October and December, at 29 rideable days and 8 °C. The low point is September, at 20 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is July, with 111 mm.
Monthly averages: Point Betsie / Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 279 h | -1 °C | 50 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 263 h | 1 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 333 h | 6 °C | 100 mm |
| April | 28.5 | 334 h | 11 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 261 h | 17 °C | 83 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 285 h | 22 °C | 109 mm |
| July | 24.5 | 240 h | 24 °C | 111 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 241 h | 23 °C | 57 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 190 h | 21 °C | 9 mm |
| October | 29.0 | 294 h | 16 °C | 40 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 274 h | 7 °C | 38 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 279 h | 1 °C | 64 mm |
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Technical details of Point Betsie / 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 on an exposed cape. West to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 2.5 meters thanks to considerable fetch. Excellent wave spot for the Great Lakes. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer. Sandy bottom. The point position concentrates waves and can create more powerful conditions than surrounding beaches.
Hazards
Strong currents around the point, including longshore and rip currents. Powerful waves in strong west winds. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Rocks possible near the lighthouse. Relatively remote area — bring safety equipment. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately.
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