Montrose-Foster beach
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Man-made beaches located north of downtown Chicago. Waves are blown by strong winds from the Northeast, and most of the waves are pretty sloppy except this one sandbar not of foster beach. Best waves occur in the fall and spring, and make sure to check before going at https://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/glcfs.php?lake=m&ext=wv&type=F&hr=01
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
whiting gun club
22.04 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |