Kite-surf Illinois Beach State Park

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave Infos: Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds. Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Big Infos: Good big beach. Several miles long. Sharp grass after 100 ft. Stop kiting and walk upwind once you see the hotel since the beach gets real narrow up there and rocky. Identified hazards: Rocks Weather specificities: Mostly sunny with little rain. Very warm in the summer but cold in spring and fall. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Almost all the time the wind blows every day in the spring and fall about 10-25 knots gusty but ok to ride. The place to be on a North wind if you want the cleanest wind other than Montrose. Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November Access description: by Car - It is beach park in the middle of Waukegan and Zion. Lots of access roads. Choose an excess with less people around, specially during summer. Specific rules: None Extra: No restriction as long as you don't drop a kite on a person. Accommodations: Rooms, Rescue, Toilet, Food