KiteGlobeLake Michigan / Petobego
Lake Michigan / Petobego is a kiteboarding spot near Traverse City in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Michigan |
| Nearest town | Traverse City |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 44.8640, -85.4395 |
About Lake Michigan / Petobego
Flat water on the inside and waves on the outside. South to SW wind unreal conditions butter flat water on the inside, and able to touch the shore as your riding on the inside, rollers on the outside all in waist deep water. It does get crowded even with a hike in.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Michigan / Petobego?
The best time to kite Lake Michigan / Petobego is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Michigan / Petobego offers flat-water lake conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Michigan / Petobego?
Natural area 3 mile south of Elk Rapids, MI, hiking trail directly across the M31. Petobego Natural area, 20 minutes hike from M31. The location is better accessible by boat.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.