Mille Lacs / Malmo ( ID mille_lacs___malmo )
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Continent: North America
Country: Minnesota (USA)
Next Big City (Airport): Minneapolis
Next Town: Brainerd, Garrison, Malmo
Latitude: 46.3347
Longitude: -93.5261
Type:
- Lake
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
Good for:
- Kitesurfing
Features:
- Parking
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Type:
- Shallow
Hazards:
- Ships/Boats
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
The shallow sandy bottom extends for 100s of yards out into the lake. Flat to choppy, nice waves can form on stronger southerlies.Edit
Type:
- Grass
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
- Trees
Beach crowds:
- July
Malmo Memorial Park, just south of the town, provides a huge grassy rigging area out of the wind, shade and easy water access.Edit
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Typical Minnesota climate: if you know Minnesota you know the weather at Reddy. Summer is warm and sometimes a little humid. Spring and fall can be chilly, bring your neoprene. Winter: dress warm for some serious snow kiting.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
- S
Main Direction:
No Information
Works well for South and Southwest winds. Southerlies are nice and clean.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North. Shortly before you hit the lake turn right onto Hwy 27 East. Then turn left onto 47 North which becomes 18 as well. Turn left into Malmo Memorial Park, just south of Malmo.Edit
Kite at your own risk but please respect the local swimmers, boaters, etc.Edit
Excellent nightlife 20 minutes away in Garrison. 30 minutes away in Brainerd.Edit
