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Silver Beach Park / Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Silver Beach Park is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in St. Joseph, southwestern Michigan. This popular sandy beach, south of the St. Joseph River channel, is one of southwestern Michigan's most visited beach destinations. The historic carousel and St. Joseph lighthouse are nearby attractions. The direct west exposure captures prevailing winds that generate regular waves.
Spot forecast for Silver Beach Park / Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:56
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Silver Beach Park / 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…)
273h
in December · 29.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in December, with 273 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 — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is January, with 89 mm.
Monthly averages: Silver Beach Park / Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 274 h | -1 °C | 89 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 254 h | 3 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 329 h | 10 °C | 67 mm |
| April | 28.5 | 338 h | 14 °C | 55 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 295 h | 19 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 275 h | 26 °C | 77 mm |
| July | 26.0 | 229 h | 27 °C | 37 mm |
| August | 27.5 | 253 h | 26 °C | 37 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 168 h | 25 °C | 13 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 255 h | 19 °C | 42 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 281 h | 9 °C | 62 mm |
| December | 29.5 | 273 h | 2 °C | 64 mm |
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Technical details of Silver Beach Park / 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 (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible in strong winds. Channel jetties can create local wind and current effects.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. St. Joseph River channel jetties to avoid — dangerous currents. Boat traffic in the channel. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Extremely busy beach in summer — watch for swimmers and children. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk.
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Southwest Michigan Regional Airport6.3 km
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