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Sterling State Park kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Sterling State Park is a kitesurf spot located on the western shore of Lake Erie, near Monroe, in southeastern Michigan. It is Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie. The park offers a sandy beach and direct access to the shallow waters of western Lake Erie. Northeast to southeast winds generate waves on the lake. The area is near the River Raisin mouth and coastal marshes that attract abundant wildlife.
Spot forecast for Sterling State Park
Sunrise 07:51 · Sunset 18:44
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Sterling State Park: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
338h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in May, with 338 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 — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is July, with 91 mm.
Monthly averages: Sterling State Park
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 264 h | -1 °C | 62 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 224 h | 3 °C | 19 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 325 h | 9 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 356 h | 14 °C | 64 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 338 h | 20 °C | 41 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 329 h | 27 °C | 49 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 242 h | 28 °C | 91 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 263 h | 27 °C | 18 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 199 h | 24 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 235 h | 19 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 253 h | 9 °C | 53 mm |
| December | 27.0 | 254 h | 2 °C | 59 mm |
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Technical details of Sterling State Park 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 water body, the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes. East to northeast winds generate waves of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Lake Erie warms up quickly in summer, allowing riding in a shorty from June to September. Sandy and muddy bottom. Shallow waters create short, steep waves in strong winds. Longshore currents possible along the coast.
Hazards
Shallow Lake Erie becoming very rough quickly in strong winds — short, steep waves. Longshore currents along the coast. Water can be turbid with reduced visibility. Algal blooms possible in summer (toxic blue-green algae). Heavy recreational boat traffic in summer. Commercial shipping on Lake Erie. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk. State park — respect regulations.
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