KiteGlobeLake Michigan / Tiscornia Park
Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park is a kiteboarding spot near Benton Harbour in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Michigan |
| Nearest town | Benton Harbour |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 42.1171, -86.4884 |
About Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park
Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind direction, but usually below 6 feet. Gets deep quite soon. Use this beach on south winds, the pier will block the waves. Take care about boats and fishermen. Trouble last year because fishermen took away the whole area on the water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park?
The best time to kite Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park offers flat-water lake conditions with S wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park?
Tiscornia Park is just North of the St. Joseph River Channel off Upton and Marina Drives in St. Joseph. To get here from the main road (Main Street), take Main through town (North) and go over the bridge. Take the first right turn at Edgewater Drive. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to the next stop sign. Make a right on to Upton Drive. Proceed two blocks past the railroad tracks and take a sharp left onto Marina Drive. Follow Marina Drive to the `Yield` sign and take a left onto Ridgeway Drive. Continue straight and take a right at the Tiscornia Park entrance sign. Parking in the lot is not free in summer.
Hazards at Lake Michigan / Tiscornia Park
Ships, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.