Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park, Michigan (USA) kitesurfing spot

🌍Michigan (USA)·North America

Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park, Michigan (USA)

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert💧LakeWind sports destination

Wind

S

Best Season

Mar–Nov

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Lake Michigan / Tiscornia 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 S winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park, Michigan (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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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. Good in south winds due to jetty. The beach curves, making N and S sideshore closer to the jetty.

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When to Go

Short wetsuit probably necessary all year, long or drysuit in fall and spring. How long rideable varies, season May to October.

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What to Expect

Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind direction, but usually below 6 feet. Gets deep quite soon. Use this beach on south winds, the pier will block the waves. Take care about boats and fishermen. Trouble last year because fishermen took away the whole area on the water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

S
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. Good in south winds due to jetty. The beach curves, making N and S sideshore closer to the jetty.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind direction, but usually below 6 feet. Gets deep quite soon. Use this beach on south winds, the pier will block the waves. Take care about boats and fishermen. Trouble last year because fishermen took away the whole area on the water.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Tiscornia Park is just North of the St. Joseph River Channel off Upton and Marina Drives in St. Joseph. To get here from the main road (Main Street), take Main through town (North) and go over the bridge. Take the first right turn at Edgewater Drive. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to the next stop sign. Make a right on to Upton Drive. Proceed two blocks past the railroad tracks and take a sharp left onto Marina Drive. Follow Marina Drive to the `Yield` sign and take a left onto Ridgeway Drive. Continue straight and take a right at the Tiscornia Park entrance sign. Parking in the lot is not free in summer.

Location

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Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park, Michigan (USA)

42.1171°N, -86.4884°E

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