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Little Point Sable / Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Little Point Sable is a kitesurf spot located on a cape on Lake Michigan, in Oceana County, Michigan, within Silver Lake State Park. The historic Little Sable Point Lighthouse, a 30-meter red brick tower, is one of Michigan's most iconic coastal landmarks. The sandy beach stretches for several kilometers, bordered by massive dunes. The west exposure offers excellent wave conditions in prevailing winds.
Spot forecast for Little Point Sable / Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:54
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Little Point Sable / 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…)
335h
in March · 29.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in March, with 335 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 — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 158 mm.
Monthly averages: Little Point Sable / Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 276 h | -1 °C | 54 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 272 h | 2 °C | 33 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 335 h | 7 °C | 79 mm |
| April | 29.5 | 364 h | 12 °C | 64 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 315 h | 17 °C | 83 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 327 h | 23 °C | 73 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 266 h | 24 °C | 91 mm |
| August | 26.0 | 267 h | 24 °C | 158 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 199 h | 22 °C | 66 mm |
| October | 29.5 | 297 h | 16 °C | 20 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 272 h | 7 °C | 47 mm |
| December | 28.0 | 270 h | 1 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of Little Point Sable / 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 meters, sometimes more in strong winds. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer. Sandy bottom. Long beach offering plenty of space. Point position can concentrate waves. Longshore currents possible along the coast.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible around the cape. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Massive dunes can create turbulence near shore. State park area — respect regulations. Relatively remote with limited rescue services. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk.
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