Overview

Muskegon Lake is a kitesurf spot located on Muskegon Lake, a large inland lake connected to Lake Michigan by a channel, in the city of Muskegon, Michigan. This approximately 17 km² lake offers a sheltered water body with flat water to moderate chop conditions. The lake is protected from Lake Michigan's large waves while benefiting from the same wind systems. Historic port and industrial area converted to recreational space.

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Spot forecast for Muskegon Lake

Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:54

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

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Muskegon Lake: when to go?

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Season · peak

350h

in March · 30.5 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in March, with 350 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 64%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 96 mm.

Monthly averages: Muskegon Lake

Monthly averages — Muskegon Lake — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	28.5	273 h	-1 °C	66 mm
February	27.5	273 h	2 °C	17 mm
March	30.5	350 h	7 °C	73 mm
April	30.0	368 h	12 °C	42 mm
May	30.5	361 h	19 °C	38 mm
June	28.0	339 h	23 °C	53 mm
July	30.5	300 h	25 °C	30 mm
August	28.5	281 h	24 °C	96 mm
September	24.0	216 h	23 °C	12 mm
October	30.0	308 h	16 °C	16 mm
November	27.5	286 h	8 °C	38 mm
December	29.0	258 h	1 °C	73 mm

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Technical details of Muskegon Lake 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

Muskegon Lake water body, sheltered and offering flat water to moderate chop conditions. The lake is large enough to develop organized chop in sustained winds. Water slightly warmer than Lake Michigan as the lake is shallower. Full wetsuit required in spring and fall, shorty possible in midsummer. Sandy and muddy bottom depending on area.

Hazards

Heavy boat traffic with recreational boats, sailboats, and fishing boats. Channel leading to Lake Michigan with currents — avoid. Commercial shipping possible in Muskegon harbor. Port structures, docks, and pilings in some areas. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Water can be turbid in some areas.

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