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Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA)

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Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
It is beach park in the middle of Waukegan and Zion. Lots of access roads. Choose an excess with less people around, specially during summer.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
70km from spot
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
70km from spot
Minneapolis St Paul, MN (MSP)
665km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
It is beach park in the middle of Waukegan and Zion. Lots of access roads. Choose an excess with less people around, specially during summer.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
70km from spot
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
70km from spot
Minneapolis St Paul, MN (MSP)
665km from spot

Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois, next to Zion, Waukegan, Illinois (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with little rain. Very warm in the summer but cold in spring and fall.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA).
Almost all the time the wind blows every day in the spring and fall about 10-25 knots gusty but ok to ride. The place to be on a North wind if you want the cleanest wind other than Montrose.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with little rain. Very warm in the summer but cold in spring and fall.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA).
Almost all the time the wind blows every day in the spring and fall about 10-25 knots gusty but ok to ride. The place to be on a North wind if you want the cleanest wind other than Montrose.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Good big beach. Several miles long. Sharp grass after 100 ft. Stop kiting and walk upwind once you see the hotel since the beach gets real narrow up there and rocky.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Good big beach. Several miles long. Sharp grass after 100 ft. Stop kiting and walk upwind once you see the hotel since the beach gets real narrow up there and rocky.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
No restriction as long as you don't drop a kite on a person.
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