About This Spot
Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Michigan (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NW winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Michigan / Esch Road Beach, Michigan (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Although South is sideshore it doesn't not work well here. 10 and 14 meter kites are used in the spring and fall. 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.
When to Go
Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Otherwise wetsuit needed.
What to Expect
The water is extremely clean along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. This is a standard beach break. There is a nice shallow sandy, shallow bottom for about 50 yards out, and then it drops off. On a SW the chop and waves are minimal. On a Northwest the waves can form in nice and clean, very fun to play in.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
Although South is sideshore it doesn't not work well here. 10 and 14 meter kites are used in the spring and fall. 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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is extremely clean along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. This is a standard beach break. There is a nice shallow sandy, shallow bottom for about 50 yards out, and then it drops off. On a SW the chop and waves are minimal. On a Northwest the waves can form in nice and clean, very fun to play in.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Northwest Michigan. Take M22 till you get to Esch road and head west on Esch Road till the end. 3 miles south of Empire. Be sure to get a park pass to park in the lot, you are at a national park shore. Walk from the parking lot to the beach and walk far to the south, over the river inlet, away from anyone else on the beach.
Location
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