About This Spot
Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Indiana (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 SW–W–NW winds, peaking from September to November, Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Completely depends! The best months for strong winds take place in the fall, beginning in September.
When to Go
Summer is the time, but August and September are still beautiful. In summer no wetsuit necessary. August and September wetsuit may be a good call.
What to Expect
Lake Michigan. Flat and choppy water with small waves if the wind is stronger. Shallow area.
Wind & Conditions
SW · W · NW
Best wind direction
Completely depends! The best months for strong winds take place in the fall, beginning in September.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Lake Michigan. Flat and choppy water with small waves if the wind is stronger. Shallow area.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA)
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take 94E to Michigan City exit 34B. This is 421. Take 421 North through town until you dead end into the Public Library. Turn right and then take your first left on Pine. Follow this straight thru the light and over the draw bridge. The street will curve to the right. On the left you will see the Lake, gazebo, and harbor. Continue past the zoo. The road has turned into Lake Shore Drive and you will follow it thru one stop sign to Stop 7. Beachwalk resort is on the right, beach is on the left.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA)
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA)
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA)?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
Indiana (USA)
Lake Michigan / Michigan City, Indiana (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
SW·W·NW
~1 km away
Indiana (USA)
Lake Michigan / Miller Beach, Indiana (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
SW·WSW·W
~33 km away
Michigan (USA)
Lake Michigan / Weko Beach, Michigan (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
~34 km away
Michigan (USA)
Lake Michigan / Silver Beach Park, Michigan (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
N
~53 km away
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Lake Michigan / Sheridan Beach, Indiana (USA)?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning