Sterling State Park
Sterling State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Toledo in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Michigan |
| Nearest town | Toledo |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 41.9101, -83.3338 |
About Sterling State Park
Water depth becomes overhead within 30 meters from shore. Good for hydrofoil. Waist-high blown-out waves on 20+ kts days, but beware that the shorebreak is very close to trees. Beware August's harmful algae blooms - if you can easily see a matte of algae on the surface, stay out of the water. It is most concentrated at the shore and will be obvious.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sterling State Park?
The best time to kite Sterling State Park is April, May, September, October, November, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sterling State Park offers flat-water lake conditions with E, SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
Hazards at Sterling State Park
Swimmers, Buoys.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.