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Most popular locations in Illinois / United States of America

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These are the most popular locations for wind and water sports and outdoor activities in Illinois

  • Chicago Buoy 
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  • Wilmette Buoy 
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  • Waukegan Harbor 
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  • Evanston / NW University 
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  • Wilmette Harbor 
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  • Montrose Beach / Chicago 
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  • Northerly Island 
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  • Winthrop Harbor 
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  • Belmont Harbor 
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  • Montrose Ave Beach 
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  • Lincoln Park / North Beach 
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  • Zion / Illinois Beach State Park 
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  • Lake Michigan / Waukegan Beach 
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  • Carlyle Reservoir / Keyesport 
  • Volo 
  • Lake forest Cemetery 
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  • 63rd St Beach / Jackson Park 
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport 
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  • Lincoln Park / Chicago 
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  • Romeoville 
  • Lake Forest / Fort Sheridan 
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  • Winnetka / Lake Michigan 
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  • Calumet Beach Buoy 
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  • Chicago 
  • Evanston 
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  • Rosewood Park 
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  • Lollapalooza / Chicago 
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  • Wilmette 
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  • Decatur Airport 
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  • Chicago Midway International Airport 
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  • Chicago Near Eastside 
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  • Lake Bluff 
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  • Chicago Rockford International Airport 
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  • Highland Park 
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  • Chicago Lakveview 
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  • Crystal Lake 
  • Winnetka 
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  • Northbrook / Glencoe 
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  • Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 
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  • Fox Lake Hills 
  • Highland Park 
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  • Glencoe 
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  • McCullom Lake 
  • Peoria International Airport 
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  • Wauconda 
  • Palatine 
  • Bolingbrook 
  • Chicago Near North Side 
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  • Schiller Park 
  • Calumet 
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  • Winthrop Harbor 
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  • Elk Grove Village 
  • Macomb Airport 
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  • Huntley 
  • Waukegan Generating Station 
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  • Miles Rd. 
  • Fox Lake 
  • Lansing Airport 
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  • Waukegan 
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  • Quad City International Airport 
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  • Plainfield 
  • Northbrook 
  • Jerseyville 
  • Lake Springfield / Lindsay B. 
  • University of Illinois Willard Airport 
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  • Venice 
  • Joliet / Brandon Lock & Dam 
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  • Joliet Regional Airport 
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  • Carlyle Courthouse 
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  • Chicago / Aurora Municipal Airport 
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  • Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 
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  • Round Lake Beach 
  • Loop 
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  • Alton 
  • Cairo Airport 
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  • Jacksonville Municipal Airport 
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  • Southern Illinois Airport 
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  • Palos Hills 
  • Morris Municipal Airport James R. Washburn field 
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  • Des Plaines 
  • Shelbyville 
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  • Streator 
  • Rogers Park 
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  • Mount Pulaski 
  • Utica / Starved Rock Lock & Dam 
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  • Waukegan Regional Airport 
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  • Lake Clinton 
  • Schaumburg 
  • Kenilworth 
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  • Sparta Community Airport-Hunter Field 
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  • Elgin 
  • Bridgeview 
  • Lewis University Airport 
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  • DuPage Airport 
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  • Monticello 
  • Forest Park 
  • Centralia Municipal Airport 
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  • Sugar Grove 
  • Springfield 
  • Olney-Noble Airport 
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Top spots in Illinois / United States of America

These are the top locations in Illinois for wind and water sports and outdoor activities. Find reliable forecasts for weather, wind speed, wind direction, waves, tides and air pressure. Narrow down your search by using the filter to see the most popular spots in Illinois for activities like kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and paragliding. For a visual overview, head over to our wind forecast map.

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Popular sports and activities in Illinois

Whether you are pursuing wind or water sports, paragliding or you simply enjoy spending time outdoors, Illinois in United States of America may offer something for you. Explore interesting spots and locations for your favored sport and be sure to check those wind, weather and wave forecasts for planning your next trip.

Which forecast parameters are most important for outdoor activities?

Being informed about wind parameters and severe weather is essential for practicing wind-dependent activities and water sports safely. Wind speed, wind directions, gusts, tides and wave heights are the most important factors. When you discover new locations, annual wind and weather statistics will help you to see prevailing wind conditions or temperatures for that location.

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