Kite-surf Muskegon Pierre Marquette

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Flat, Chop Water hazards: Mole Water quality: Clean Infos: The south side of the pier provides excellent flat water riding on North and Northwest days. South, Southwest, and West days can generate quite a bit of chop especially near the mole. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Very long and open beach. Parking allows easy access to the water along a 3/4 of a mile long strip of beach. Plenty of room in the off-season to launch/land kites. The beach may be crowed during the summer months, but in most instances a safe and open launch site can be found. The beach is all sand, and there are no underwater obstructions. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: Full wetsuit required during the spring and fall. Water temps in the summer can reach the low 70sF but can plummet to the mid 50sF after a few days of strong winds out of the east. Air temps in the 40s and 50sF spring and fall, and in the 70s and 80sF during the summer. Season is generally 1st of April through end of October. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Best wind directions: NW, W, SW, S. Summer winds are generally lighter, allowing riding 2 days a week normally. Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November Access description: by Car - Get to Muskegon and rive west to the lake to the Muskegon Pierre Marquette. Specific rules: None Extra: Use caution and provide plenty of space to swimmers and sun bathers during the summer. During the spring and fall the beach is wide open apart from a few fishermen. Accommodations: Toilet, Parking