Kite forecast country

Kitesurf spots in Illinois (USA)

A forecast-led overview of Illinois (USA) kite regions: the spots worth checking, the directions that usually matter, and the local notes Lohera uses when ranking a session.

Mapped spots3

Regions2

Main areasChicago, Waukegan

Common windNE, ENE, E

Typical water: mixed

Regions

Chicago

2 spots

Common working directions: NE, ENE, E, SSW

Water: mixed

Waukegan

1 spots

Common working directions: N

Water: mixed

A few spots Lohera is watching

Chicago

Lake Michigan / Montrose Beach

Lake kite spot at Chicago, Illinois (USA). Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Chicago

Lake Michigan / Waukegan Beach

Lake kite spot at Waukegan, Illinois (USA). Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SSW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.