Overview

Cass Lake is a kitesurf spot located on an inland lake in Oakland County, southeastern Michigan, near Pontiac and Waterford. This moderately sized lake offers an accessible riding area for riders from the Detroit metropolitan area. The shores are primarily residential with houses and docks. The lake provides flat water conditions suitable for learning and progression.

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Sunrise 07:52 · Sunset 18:43

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Cass Lake: when to go?

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Season · peak

308h

in March · 28 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, April and May, at 27 rideable days and 16 °C. The low point is September, at 16 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 86%13-20 knots · 14%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is June, with 156 mm.

Monthly averages: Cass Lake

Monthly averages — Cass Lake — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	26.0	222 h	-2 °C	68 mm
February	21.0	195 h	3 °C	14 mm
March	28.0	308 h	10 °C	50 mm
April	27.5	313 h	16 °C	58 mm
May	26.5	272 h	21 °C	42 mm
June	23.5	231 h	27 °C	156 mm
July	20.5	158 h	28 °C	151 mm
August	21.0	176 h	26 °C	59 mm
September	16.0	132 h	25 °C	9 mm
October	24.5	196 h	19 °C	32 mm
November	23.5	213 h	9 °C	23 mm
December	23.5	220 h	1 °C	53 mm

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Technical details of Cass Lake spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Rideable Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Inland water body offering flat water conditions with light chop in sustained winds. The lake is moderately sized, limiting wave formation. Sandy and muddy bottom. Water warms up well in summer, allowing riding in shorty or lycra from June to September. Several islands on the lake create sheltered areas and narrower passages.

Hazards

Heavy boat traffic in summer with motorboats, jet skis, and sailboats — constant vigilance required. Residential area with numerous docks and lakeside structures. Islands and shoals to watch for. Frequent swimmers and kayakers in summer. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Limited space for kitesurf maneuvers.

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Pontiac, Oakland County International Airport6.6 km

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