by dmonn » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:39 am
Hmmm. The 9:00 readings are not very definitive. At the Sailing Center, the wind is SW. I think that's the best site for Bradford. That makes Bradford not in play IMO.
West Bend Airport is reporting only 10 mph, which is the site I use for Pike. Hard to believe based on how my trees are behaving. I suspect it will pick up there very soon, and build quickly. It's a sure bet today. Just give it an hour.
Sheboygan is SSW at 15-17. It's out of play yet, but could shift later today and rock. It's a gamble. Kite inland now, or hope for a shift later in the day.
Winnie is SSW at 16-28. Good wind but not a great direction. Prediction looks like better later in terms of direction. Should be big chop (if that's what you like) and plenty of wind.
Kohler-Andrae State Park could work right now. The shoreline is more SW/NE, so if the wind is the same as at the Sheboygan Lighthouse, that would be side-side-onshore wind. I haven't been there in years, but the wind there has always been less than at Sheboygan. It also doesn't get the same shift in direction that Sheboygan gets. It might be worth considering, though.
Looks like the highest probability spots are Winnie and Pike. Based on water quality, chop, launch/landing, I'd choose Pike. I really wanted to get in a wave session on Lake Michigan today. Since the forecast looks like wind all day, I'll give it a little more time. I could drive the giant loop. Stop at Kohler-Andrae to see if it's working. If it's not, head for Sheboygan and wait a bit. Give up and head for Winnie. Get beat up on the chop and head home. I'll decide when I see the 10:00 readings.