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Clear Lake State Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Iowa
Overview
Clear Lake State Beach is a kitesurf spot on the south shore of Clear Lake, Iowa's third-largest natural lake. The state beach offers good water access with a wide sandy launch area. Prevailing south and north winds provide good fetch on this 14 km² lake. Ideal for beginners and intermediates in calm conditions. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Clear Lake State Beach
Sunrise 07:33 · Sunset 18:23
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Clear Lake State Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
257h
in March · 27 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 23 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in March, with 257 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 — 58% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 168 mm.
Monthly averages: Clear Lake State Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 162 h | -4 °C | 8 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 196 h | 2 °C | 5 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 257 h | 9 °C | 86 mm |
| April | 24.5 | 277 h | 14 °C | 88 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 247 h | 21 °C | 82 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 240 h | 26 °C | 85 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 209 h | 27 °C | 168 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 203 h | 26 °C | 75 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 183 h | 25 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 258 h | 19 °C | 19 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 194 h | 7 °C | 57 mm |
| December | 24.5 | 202 h | -2 °C | 22 mm |
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Technical details of Clear Lake State Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Shallow freshwater (max depth ~5m). Water temperature from 0°C in winter (frozen) to 25°C in summer. Sandy bottom near beach, muddy further out. Short chop in strong winds. Full 4/3 wetsuit in spring/fall, shorty or rashguard in summer.
Hazards
Frequent violent thunderstorms in summer with lightning — exit water immediately if sky threatens. Heavy boat traffic in summer. Shallow lake: risk of hitting bottom. Blue-green algae possible in summer — check health advisories. Marked swimming area to respect.
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