KiteGlobeLake Michigan / Montrose Beach
Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Chicago in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Illinois |
| Nearest town | Chicago |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NE, E |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 41.9678, -87.6412 |
About Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach
On N, NW winds the water is choppy and smooth on NE, ENE and E winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach?
The best time to kite Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach offers flat-water lake conditions with NE, E wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach?
Head towards downtown Chicago. Head east towards the lake. The Lake side highway is called Lake Shore drive (LSD). Head towards the north side of the city using LSD and exit Montrose Ave. Head east until you hit the beach. There will be a big flag pole which will give you and idea of the wind direction. Approx. just under 20 miles from both airports.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.