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Good Harbor kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Good Harbor is a kitesurf spot located in Good Harbor Bay, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan. This spectacular spot is surrounded by massive dunes and forests, offering an exceptional natural setting. The semi-sheltered bay provides varied conditions: from flat water in offshore winds to interesting waves in west winds. North Manitou Island is visible offshore, adding to the wild character of the location.
Spot forecast for Good Harbor
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:50
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Good Harbor : when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
301h
in March · 28 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, April and December, at 28 rideable days and 6 °C. The low point is February, at 21 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 92 mm.
Monthly averages: Good Harbor
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 243 h | -2 °C | 41 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 204 h | 2 °C | 27 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 301 h | 7 °C | 92 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 294 h | 12 °C | 48 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 241 h | 17 °C | 70 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 254 h | 24 °C | 60 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 175 h | 25 °C | 32 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 201 h | 25 °C | 42 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 151 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 243 h | 17 °C | 33 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 217 h | 7 °C | 74 mm |
| December | 28.0 | 233 h | 0 °C | 70 mm |
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Technical details of Good Harbor 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
Good Harbor Bay water body on Lake Michigan. The bay offers partial protection but west to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 1.5 meters in the bay. Very cold water — full wetsuit required from September to June, recommended even in summer. Crystal clear sandy bottom. Conditions change quickly depending on wind direction. Spectacular dune landscape visible from the water.
Hazards
Currents possible at the bay entrance in strong winds. Very cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. National Lakeshore area — respect national park regulations. Dunes can create turbulence and venturi effects near shore. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer. Relatively remote area with limited rescue services. Longshore currents along the beach.
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