The site has just been updated: reload the page to get everything working again.
Hilltop Hoorah kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Hilltop Hoorah is a kitesurf spot located on Grand Traverse Bay, near Traverse City, Michigan. This spot offers access to the sheltered bay water body in the Leelanau Peninsula area. Grand Traverse Bay is one of Michigan kitesurfers' most cherished water bodies for its crystal-clear waters and regular flat water conditions. Magnificent setting with the wooded hills of the surrounding peninsula.
Spot forecast for Hilltop Hoorah
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:49
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Hilltop Hoorah: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
302h
in April · 28 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are December, April and May, at 28 rideable days and 10 °C. The low point is September, at 18.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 99 mm.
Monthly averages: Hilltop Hoorah
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 262 h | -2 °C | 30 mm |
| February | 22.5 | 219 h | 1 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 26.5 | 309 h | 7 °C | 99 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 302 h | 12 °C | 41 mm |
| May | 27.5 | 270 h | 19 °C | 57 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 266 h | 25 °C | 95 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 175 h | 26 °C | 21 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 203 h | 26 °C | 54 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 159 h | 23 °C | 19 mm |
| October | 27.0 | 249 h | 17 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 232 h | 7 °C | 45 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 269 h | 0 °C | 70 mm |
Photo gallery of Hilltop Hoorah
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Technical details of Hilltop Hoorah 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
Grand Traverse Bay water body, sheltered and offering flat water to moderate chop conditions. Bay protects from Lake Michigan's large waves. Cold water requiring full wetsuit except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom. Characteristic crystal-clear turquoise waters. Consistent and predictable conditions for freeride and wingfoil.
Hazards
Boat traffic in summer with recreational boats and sailboats in the bay. Cold water with hypothermia risk in spring and fall. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Swimmers and kayakers along the shore. Respect marked swimming areas.
Something out of date? Suggest an edit
Live
Nwmhrs4.5 kmsource noaa
Readings reserved for Premium members
Readings from Nwmhrs weather station are reserved for Premium members.
- Real-time readings
- Last 48 hours history
- Custom alerts
- Extended weather forecasts
Already a Premium member? Log in
Additional stations
-
FW9533 Suttons Bay6.1 km
Readings reserved for Premium members
source noaa
-
FW1418 Suttons Bay8.7 km
Readings reserved for Premium members
source noaa
All the details of your session on windtracker.app
Webcams near Hilltop Hoorah
Webcams provided by Windy.com
Nearby spots
All spots: MichiganComments 0
No comments yet.