Kite-surf Esch Road Beach

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Chop, Small wave Water hazards: None Water quality: Clean Infos: The water is extremely clean along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. This is a standard beach break. There is a nice shallow sandy, shallow bottom for about 50 yards out, and then it drops off. On a SW the chop and waves are minimal. On a Northwest the waves can form in nice and clean, very fun to play in. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: This is a very secluded beautiful beach. On a Northwest you have a huge arching coastline that no matter what goes wrong you will eventually end up at. Pure sand bottom and plenty of room for tons of riders. Very good spot for beginners. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Otherwise wetsuit needed. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Although South is sideshore it doesn't not work well here. 10 and 14 meter kites are used in the spring and fall. 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: March, April, May, September, October, November Access description: by Car - Northwest Michigan. Take M22 till you get to Esch road and head west on Esch Road till the end. 3 miles south of Empire. Be sure to get a park pass to park in the lot, you are at a national park shore. Walk from the parking lot to the beach and walk far to the south, over the river inlet, away from anyone else on the beach. Specific rules: Fees Extra: Be sure to get a park-parking pass, stay clear of all beach users. Nightlife: Traverse City is one of the premier vacation areas in the Midwest. Accommodations: Parking