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Cut Line Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Cut Line Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, near Traverse City, Michigan. This spot offers access to the sheltered bay water body, with flat water conditions ideal for freeride and freestyle. Grand Traverse Bay is renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters. The proximity to Traverse City, Michigan's cherry capital, ensures easy access to all services.
Spot forecast for Cut Line Beach
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:49
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Cut Line Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
274h
in April · 28 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are April, May and March, at 27 rideable days and 13 °C. The low point is September, at 19 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
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 July, with 138 mm.
Monthly averages: Cut Line Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 232 h | -2 °C | 26 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 192 h | 1 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 26.5 | 274 h | 7 °C | 89 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 274 h | 13 °C | 33 mm |
| May | 27.5 | 232 h | 19 °C | 72 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 231 h | 25 °C | 63 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 160 h | 26 °C | 138 mm |
| August | 24.0 | 175 h | 25 °C | 37 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 129 h | 23 °C | 52 mm |
| October | 25.0 | 207 h | 17 °C | 32 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 192 h | 7 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 25.5 | 212 h | -1 °C | 86 mm |
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Technical details of Cut Line Beach 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
West arm of Grand Traverse Bay water body, sheltered and offering moderate chop. The bay protects from Lake Michigan's large waves. Cold water requiring full wetsuit except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual depth. Crystal-clear waters. Consistent and predictable riding conditions.
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. Frequent swimmers and kayakers along the shore. Respect marked swimming areas.
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Cherry Capital Airport5.7 km
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GW3308 Traverse City7.6 km
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