Overview

Holland State Park is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Holland, southwestern Michigan. This state park is famous for its iconic Big Red lighthouse and white sand beaches. The direct west exposure on Lake Michigan perfectly captures the prevailing west and northwest winds. The channel leading to Lake Macatawa separates the north beach from the south beach. One of the most popular spots on Lake Michigan's eastern coast.

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Spot forecast for Holland State Park

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

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Holland State Park: when to go?

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Season · peak

307h

in May · 30 rideable days

The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 28 rideable days a month and 307 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 21 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 73%13-20 knots · 26%21-30 knots · 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is October, with 128 mm.

Monthly averages: Holland State Park

Monthly averages — Holland State Park — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	27.5	250 h	-1 °C	88 mm
February	24.5	236 h	3 °C	15 mm
March	28.5	310 h	9 °C	49 mm
April	28.5	333 h	14 °C	56 mm
May	30.0	307 h	19 °C	43 mm
June	27.5	295 h	25 °C	55 mm
July	27.5	233 h	27 °C	29 mm
August	26.5	226 h	26 °C	44 mm
September	21.0	160 h	24 °C	29 mm
October	28.0	234 h	18 °C	128 mm
November	26.0	246 h	9 °C	69 mm
December	27.0	239 h	1 °C	81 mm

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Technical details of Holland 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.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Lake Michigan water body with full west exposure. West to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 2 meters, sometimes more in storms, offering excellent surf conditions. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible in strong winds. Channel jetties can create interesting wind effects.

Hazards

Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Channel jetties to avoid — strong and dangerous currents nearby. Boat traffic in the channel leading to Lake Macatawa. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Extremely busy beach in summer — watch for swimmers. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk. State park — respect regulations.

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CW9372 Holland8.8 km

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K9ZOG HOLLAND8.8 km

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