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Gems Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Ohio
Overview
Gems Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the south shore of Lake Erie, near Lakeside-Marblehead in Ohio. This beach offers good lake access with varied winds depending on weather conditions. Lake Erie, being the shallowest of the Great Lakes, quickly generates waves in strong winds, creating dynamic conditions for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. Main season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Gems Beach
Sunrise 07:49 · Sunset 18:42
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Gems 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…)
350h
in March · 30 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in March, with 350 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 — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is June, with 122 mm.
Monthly averages: Gems Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 277 h | -1 °C | 52 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 230 h | 3 °C | 27 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 350 h | 10 °C | 72 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 364 h | 15 °C | 79 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 333 h | 19 °C | 32 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 338 h | 27 °C | 122 mm |
| July | 26.0 | 240 h | 28 °C | 44 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 277 h | 26 °C | 12 mm |
| September | 26.5 | 242 h | 24 °C | 7 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 261 h | 18 °C | 46 mm |
| November | 24.5 | 256 h | 10 °C | 28 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 260 h | 2 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of Gems Beach 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 Erie produces significant waves in strong north or northeast winds, reaching 1 to 2 meters. In south winds, conditions stay flatter near shore. The freshwater warms relatively quickly in summer due to the lake's shallow depth. Wetsuit recommended except in midsummer.
Hazards
Lake Erie can become dangerous quickly with sudden thunderstorms and steep waves. Coastal currents possible in strong winds. Watch for boat traffic in summer. Cold water in spring and fall requiring a thick wetsuit. Check weather forecasts before each session.
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