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Sherwood kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Wisconsin
Overview
Sherwood is a kitesurf spot on the east shore of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. The lake offers excellent fetch and varied conditions, generating significant chop in strong winds. Sherwood benefits from good water access and favorable exposure to west winds. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Sherwood
Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 18:01
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Sherwood: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
363h
in April · 29 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in April, with 363 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 — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is July, with 116 mm.
Monthly averages: Sherwood
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 265 h | -3 °C | 26 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 248 h | 1 °C | 26 mm |
| March | 28.5 | 340 h | 7 °C | 79 mm |
| April | 29.0 | 363 h | 13 °C | 71 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 335 h | 19 °C | 73 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 328 h | 25 °C | 92 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 226 h | 27 °C | 116 mm |
| August | 24.0 | 230 h | 25 °C | 53 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 202 h | 24 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 26.5 | 274 h | 17 °C | 43 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 267 h | 7 °C | 56 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 252 h | -2 °C | 30 mm |
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Technical details of Sherwood 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
Freshwater with chop that can be significant in strong winds thanks to Lake Winnebago's large fetch. Moderate depth. Muddy and sandy bottom. Water warms in summer.
Hazards
Lake Winnebago can become rough quickly in strong winds. Sudden thunderstorms frequent in summer. Heavy boat traffic. Reduced visibility possible in fog. Check weather forecasts before each session.
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