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Baileys Harbor kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Wisconsin
Overview
Baileys Harbor is a kitesurf spot in Door County, on the east coast of the Door Peninsula facing Lake Michigan. This picturesque village offers Lake Michigan access with significant fetch in east winds. Beautiful natural setting typical of Door County. More sheltered conditions than the open Lake Michigan coast. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Baileys Harbor
Sunrise 07:11 · Sunset 17:55
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Baileys Harbor: 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 March · 30 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 12 °C. It peaks in March, with 320 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 — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 144 mm.
Monthly averages: Baileys Harbor
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 228 h | -3 °C | 23 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 222 h | 0 °C | 21 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 320 h | 5 °C | 105 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 306 h | 10 °C | 78 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 271 h | 16 °C | 94 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 262 h | 21 °C | 144 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 218 h | 24 °C | 123 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 220 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| September | 26.5 | 213 h | 21 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 242 h | 16 °C | 57 mm |
| November | 26.0 | 242 h | 7 °C | 59 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 223 h | -1 °C | 36 mm |
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Technical details of Baileys Harbor 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 freshwater with waves possible in east winds. The harbor offers partial protection. Sandy and rocky bottom. Cold water requiring wetsuit. Varied conditions depending on wind direction.
Hazards
Rocks and shallows in the harbor area. Lake Michigan can become dangerous in strong winds. Coastal currents possible. Cold water. Pleasure boat traffic in summer. Check weather forecasts.
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