About This Spot
Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Wisconsin (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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
Season: April to November. 5/3 wetsuits used in the spring and fall. Shorties used in the summer.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Long wave breaker about .25 mile further out.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
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
Flat to choppy water. Long wave breaker about .25 mile further out.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (USA)
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Milwaukee Airport. 2900 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207. You can park on the east side of Lakeshore Drive right by the Bay View Park brown wooden sign. From there, you have to walk down the path to the beach.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (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 / South Shore, Wisconsin (USA)
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (USA)?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Michigan / McKinley, Wisconsin (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
ENE·E·ESE
~8 km away
Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Michigan / Bradford, Wisconsin (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
SE
~9 km away
Wisconsin (USA)
Pewaukee Lake / Pewaukee Beach, Wisconsin (USA)
Expert
SW·WSW·W
~34 km away
Illinois (USA)
Lake Michigan / Illinois Beach State Park, Illinois (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
N
~58 km away
More Spots in Wisconsin (USA)
View all Wisconsin (USA) spots →Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Winnebago / Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
Wisconsin (USA)
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
ESE·SE·SSE
Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Mendota / Burrows, Wisconsin (USA)
Intermediate · Expert
N
Wisconsin (USA)
Lake Waubesa / Lake Farm County Park, Wisconsin (USA)
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
ESE·SE
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Lake Michigan / South Shore, Wisconsin (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