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Benona Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
Benona Beach is a kitesurf spot located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Oceana County, between Pentwater and Muskegon, Michigan. This sandy beach offers direct west exposure on Lake Michigan in a preserved natural setting. The area is less crowded than spots at major coastal towns, offering more space and tranquility for riding. West and northwest winds generate regular waves.
Spot forecast for Benona Beach
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:54
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Benona 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…)
349h
in April · 30 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in April, with 349 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 — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 197 mm.
Monthly averages: Benona Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 263 h | -1 °C | 50 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 260 h | 2 °C | 28 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 322 h | 7 °C | 65 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 349 h | 12 °C | 69 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 302 h | 18 °C | 108 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 304 h | 23 °C | 63 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 257 h | 25 °C | 56 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 253 h | 24 °C | 197 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 181 h | 23 °C | 99 mm |
| October | 28.5 | 263 h | 16 °C | 30 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 257 h | 8 °C | 65 mm |
| December | 28.0 | 255 h | 1 °C | 74 mm |
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Technical details of Benona 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. Cold water — full wetsuit required except in midsummer. Sandy bottom with gradual slope. Longshore currents possible along the coast in strong winds. Less crowded than tourist beaches, offering more riding freedom.
Hazards
Longshore and rip currents possible in strong west winds. Cold Lake Michigan water with hypothermia risk. Relatively remote area with limited rescue services — bring safety equipment. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Dunes can create turbulence near shore.
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