Continent |
North America |
Country |
Michigan (USA) |
Next Big City |
South Bend |
Next Town |
Bridgman |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Usually there are some waves. Heights depends on wind directions. It gets deep quite soon.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Big beach with a lot of space. Nice sand without shells or anything else. Can be crowded in summer on the main beach, but you will find a place.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Short wetsuit probably necessary all year, long or drysuit in fall and spring. How long rideable varies. Season is from Mai to October. Probably year-round riding is possible with according gear.
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best in spring and fall.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Take Highway 20. Exit 13 (Snowroad), turn west. After 1/2 mile right on "Red Bud Trail" and then after 1 mile left on "Shawnee Road". 9 miles straight through Bridgman you run directly into the beach area. In summer you have to pay $5 entry per car.
Rules |
Zones, Time |
During summer do not kite in the swimming area.