South Haven

Kiteboarding at South Haven

 

The closest thing we have to Hawaii on the lake. Call it good mojo, a short pier, or blind luck - but this spot can deliver overhead conditions. There is a small public launch on the south side and a large public beach on the north side. Popular with vacationers - this spot gets packed in the summer and has a great nightlife. The best wind direction for this area is N or NW. Strong fall Northwesters are indescribable.

 

Useful South Haven links:

Weather Conditions and Forecast
Nearshore Marine Forecast
Water Temperatures
Wind Forecast
Wave Forecast
Interactive Forecast with Wind Speed and Direction
Radar Image
Radar Loop
Visitor's Bureau

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Black Lake (snowkiting)
Grand Haven
Gun Lake (kiteboard/snowkite)
Little Sable Point
Muskegon
Oval Beach / Saugatuck
Point Betsie and Crystal Lake
Reed's Lake (snowkiting)
St. Joseph

Map of Spots to Ride

 

Special thanks to Skip for the writeup on this kiteboarding location!