About This Spot
Lake Michigan / Petobego, Michigan (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Michigan (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SSW–SW winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Michigan / Petobego, Michigan (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds in autumn to spring. Light winds in summer. Any strength possible. Not a very good place to ride on a South wind. It needs to be SW or at the least SSW. On a South the wind is very turbulent coming off the land.
When to Go
Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Otherwise wetsuit needed.
What to Expect
Flat water on the inside and waves on the outside. South to SW wind unreal conditions butter flat water on the inside, and able to touch the shore as your riding on the inside, rollers on the outside all in waist deep water. It does get crowded even with a hike in.
Wind & Conditions
SSW · SW
Best wind direction
Best winds in autumn to spring. Light winds in summer. Any strength possible. Not a very good place to ride on a South wind. It needs to be SW or at the least SSW. On a South the wind is very turbulent coming off the land.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water on the inside and waves on the outside. South to SW wind unreal conditions butter flat water on the inside, and able to touch the shore as your riding on the inside, rollers on the outside all in waist deep water. It does get crowded even with a hike in.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Natural area 3 mile south of Elk Rapids, MI, hiking trail directly across the M31. Petobego Natural area, 20 minutes hike from M31. The location is better accessible by boat.
Location
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