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Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA)

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Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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
Milwaukee Airport. Adress: 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
15km from spot
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
155km from spot
Minneapolis St Paul, MN (MSP)
615km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Milwaukee Airport. Adress: 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
15km from spot
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
155km from spot
Minneapolis St Paul, MN (MSP)
615km from spot

Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin, next to Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from early spring (April) to late fall (November). Wetsuit needed almost all of the time, summer warmer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA).
Lighter winds the norm for the summer. 2-3 days a week are usual in spring. 1-2 days a week for the summer. 3+ the norm for fall.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from early spring (April) to late fall (November). Wetsuit needed almost all of the time, summer warmer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Frontal wind at Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA).
Lighter winds the norm for the summer. 2-3 days a week are usual in spring. 1-2 days a week for the summer. 3+ the norm for fall.
The best moments to come to Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (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 / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, about 0.5 mile long. Gets packed on warm summer days.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow access.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, about 0.5 mile long. Gets packed on warm summer days.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow access.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July, August and September .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA).
Do not ride in the swimmer's zones.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 1 kitesurf school and 15 kitesurf spots in Wisconsin.
Best months: June July August September
Best months: June July August September
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