About This Spot
Lake St. Clair / Metro 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 Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from March to November, Lake St. Clair / Metro Beach Park, Michigan (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Summer generally brings lighter winds, 10-15 knots 1-2 times per week. Spring and fall generally brings stronger winds, 15-25 knots 1-4 times per week. South and Southeast winds are best for this location because they are the steadiest winds, although South is an onshore wind, which is considered risky. Compensate the onshore wind by walking out very far from shore. The water stays shallow 1/2 mile out on the west side of the launch area. Southwest winds are sometimes gusty. West winds are gusty or very gusty. Ask for a water launch with a West wind because the trees block the wind on the grassy launch. East winds are very rare. Best winds: spring and fall.
When to Go
Air and water temperatures vary greatly depending on the season. The only time a wetsuit may not be required is in the summer (June, July, and August). The kiteboarding season is spring, summer and fall.
What to Expect
Mostly flat water. Can be choppy in stronger winds and small waves in very strong winds. The bowl offers shallow water for advancing riders.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Summer generally brings lighter winds, 10-15 knots 1-2 times per week. Spring and fall generally brings stronger winds, 15-25 knots 1-4 times per week. South and Southeast winds are best for this location because they are the steadiest winds, although South is an onshore wind, which is considered risky. Compensate the onshore wind by walking out very far from shore. The water stays shallow 1/2 mile out on the west side of the launch area. Southwest winds are sometimes gusty. West winds are gusty or very gusty. Ask for a water launch with a West wind because the trees block the wind on the grassy launch. East winds are very rare. Best winds: spring and fall.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Mostly flat water. Can be choppy in stronger winds and small waves in very strong winds. The bowl offers shallow water for advancing riders.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
By car: take I-696 East. Then I-94 East via the exit on the left. Exit at the Metropolitan Parkway exit, exit number 236. Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway, also known as 16 mile road. This road dead ends into Metro Beach Park. Follow signs to the Jet Ski Ramp.
Location
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