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Suttons Bay Marina kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Suttons Bay Marina is a kitesurf spot on Suttons Bay, an arm of Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. More sheltered conditions than open lake. Marina offering good water access. Picturesque setting in Michigan's wine region. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Suttons Bay Marina
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:49
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Suttons Bay Marina : when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
298h
in March · 28 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, October and April, at 27 rideable days and 12 °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 — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is June, with 96 mm.
Monthly averages: Suttons Bay Marina
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 219 h | -2 °C | 34 mm |
| February | 22.5 | 200 h | 1 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 298 h | 6 °C | 95 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 298 h | 12 °C | 46 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 269 h | 19 °C | 69 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 271 h | 24 °C | 96 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 194 h | 26 °C | 23 mm |
| August | 24.0 | 199 h | 25 °C | 28 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 153 h | 24 °C | 12 mm |
| October | 27.0 | 220 h | 17 °C | 28 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 191 h | 7 °C | 48 mm |
| December | 25.5 | 209 h | -1 °C | 71 mm |
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Technical details of Suttons Bay Marina 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
Freshwater with calmer conditions than open Lake Michigan. Moderate chop. Sandy bottom. Water warms in summer but stays cool. Wetsuit recommended.
Hazards
Heavy boat traffic from the marina. Sudden thunderstorms. Shallows possible in the bay. Cold water in spring and fall. Check weather.
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