About This Spot
Mille Lacs / North Shore, Minnesota (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Minnesota (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With S winds throughout the season, Mille Lacs / North Shore, Minnesota (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best wind is generally a south wind, making it onshore but very safe if you are smart. Average wind on windy days is 12-18 mph.
When to Go
General summer temperatures for Minnesota. y days are usually 70-90°F. The season is good from late April to May with a wetsuit through September to early October, depending on the year. The water gets pretty warm pretty fast. Water is usually warm by the end of May.
What to Expect
The south winds kick up and chop a bit, but the water is shallow for a long way out so the waves stay pretty low. You can walk out a good 800 feet from shore and then scoot upwind quick and into the lake.
Wind & Conditions
S
Best wind direction
The best wind is generally a south wind, making it onshore but very safe if you are smart. Average wind on windy days is 12-18 mph.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The south winds kick up and chop a bit, but the water is shallow for a long way out so the waves stay pretty low. You can walk out a good 800 feet from shore and then scoot upwind quick and into the lake.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
It's a short 2 hour drive from the twin cities. It seems far, but is probably the best spot in Minnesota. Take 35 north to 18 west. Turn north on hwy 47. At Malmo take a left, the beach is a couple miles down on the left.
Location
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