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Meinert Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Meinert Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Muskegon County, Michigan. This county park offers a nice sandy beach with direct west exposure on Lake Michigan. The area is less crowded than beaches at major resort towns, offering more space for kitesurfing. West and northwest winds generate regular waves for surfing. Wooded dunes in the background.
Spot forecast for Meinert Beach
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:54
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Meinert 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…)
293h
in October · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in October, with 293 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 — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 144 mm.
Monthly averages: Meinert Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 272 h | -1 °C | 53 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 274 h | 2 °C | 20 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 343 h | 7 °C | 71 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 371 h | 13 °C | 102 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 341 h | 18 °C | 59 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 339 h | 24 °C | 53 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 282 h | 25 °C | 43 mm |
| August | 29.0 | 278 h | 24 °C | 144 mm |
| September | 25.5 | 202 h | 23 °C | 36 mm |
| October | 30.5 | 293 h | 17 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 273 h | 8 °C | 74 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 266 h | 1 °C | 78 mm |
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Technical details of Meinert 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
Lake Michigan water body with full west exposure. West to northwest winds generate waves of 1 to 2 meters, offering good surf conditions. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer (July-August). Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible along the coast in strong winds.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk, especially in spring and fall. Wooded dunes can create turbulence near shore. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Relatively remote area — bring safety equipment. Commercial shipping offshore.
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