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Grand Haven Beach / Lake Michigan kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Grand Haven Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Grand Haven, Michigan. Grand Haven is one of Michigan's most popular beach destinations, famous for its spectacular sunsets, boardwalk, and red lighthouse. The wide sandy beach with west exposure offers excellent kitesurfing conditions. The Grand River channel is nearby with its iconic jetties.
Spot forecast for Grand Haven Beach / Lake Michigan
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:54
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Grand Haven 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…)
357h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in May, with 357 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 — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is July, with 80 mm.
Monthly averages: Grand Haven Beach / Lake Michigan
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 277 h | -1 °C | 74 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 272 h | 3 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 340 h | 8 °C | 52 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 363 h | 13 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 357 h | 19 °C | 45 mm |
| June | 29.5 | 351 h | 24 °C | 18 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 281 h | 25 °C | 80 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 271 h | 25 °C | 26 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 199 h | 24 °C | 33 mm |
| October | 28.5 | 287 h | 17 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 283 h | 8 °C | 44 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 261 h | 1 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of Grand Haven 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, sometimes more in storms. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible in strong winds. Excellent regular surf conditions.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Grand River channel jetties to avoid — very dangerous currents. Boat traffic in the channel. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Extremely busy beach in summer — thousands of visitors. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk. Commercial shipping offshore.
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