About This Spot
Lake Michigan / Silver Beach Park, Michigan (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Michigan (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Michigan / Silver Beach Park, Michigan (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Nice in North winds due to the jetty. 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
Short wetsuit necessary in summer, long or drysuit in fall and spring. How long rideable varies. May to October season, probably every year possible.
What to Expect
Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on the wind direction. is south of a pier, so use on north winds for smaller waves.
Wind & Conditions
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Best wind direction
Nice in North winds due to the jetty. 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
Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on the wind direction. is south of a pier, so use on north winds for smaller waves.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Directions: Silver Beach is below the bluff in downtown St. Joseph on Lake Street. Take I90 or I294/I80/94 from the city south around the lake through N. Indiana into Michigan. Exit to St. Joseph (red arrow highway) and follow it for several miles into the downtown area. Take the last left turn before heading over the bridge, the first right and follow it down to the left. You will come to a right turn over train-tracks. Head over the tracks straight into the parking area. Parking is $5. There is also another beach (Tiscornia Park) to the North side of the harbor breakwall. The North side beach is the better beach, since it's less crowded, but there's a wind shadow at Tiscornia on SW winds due to the hill and trees right where you park, so walk down a bit.
Location
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