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Waukegan (Keegs)

Illinois, United States · 42.3602, -87.8318

eFoiling Intermediate
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Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan.jpg
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conditions & access

Best wind

NNE, SSE, NE, SE, S

Water

Unspecified water body

Experience

Intermediate

Hazards

Gusty or offshore wind; Pier or jetty obstacles

“Tidelas identifies Waukegan (Keegs) as a intermediate watersports location with good reported water quality and moderate or variable boat traffic.”

— via Tidelas location guide, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Waukegan Harbor Light (0.55 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Waukegan Harbor Light (0.55 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/1825 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

tidelas.com Waukegan (Keegs) https://www.tidelas.com/watersports-community/location-guide/waukegan-illinois/waukegan-keegs/ tidelas.com

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