Lake Michigan / Point Betsie

📍 Detroit, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Lake Michigan / Point Betsie is a kiteboarding spot near Detroit in USA, with flat-water lake conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

Country	USA
Region	Michigan
Nearest town	Detroit
Water type	Flat-water lake
Launch	Lake
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	March, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates	44.6905, -86.2552

About Lake Michigan / Point Betsie

Lake Michigan varies. Smaller waves, but sometimes on the calm side.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Michigan / Point Betsie?

The best time to kite Lake Michigan / Point Betsie is March, April, May, September, October, November.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lake Michigan / Point Betsie offers flat-water lake conditions (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Lake Michigan / Point Betsie?

Northwest corner of Michigan's lower Peninsula. Get onto State Highway 22, then turn onto Point Betsie Rd. and drive to its west end.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.