# Middle Shoal, United States: what it is and when to go > Middle Shoal is a reef in United States, at 177 m above sea level. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/middle-shoal/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Reef · Beaches, Diving - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 177 m - **Best time:** June to September. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 380 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 45.31677, -86.93628 ## What it is and where Middle Shoal is a reef in United States, at 177 m above sea level. Its coordinates are 45.31677, -86.93628; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 380 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.316769%2C-86.936277) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.316769%2C-86.936277) It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) and [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/submarinismo/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Middle Shoal is **June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 8 h 55 | | February | Better not | 10 h 10 | | March | Better not | 11 h 37 | | April | Possible | 13 h 17 | | May | Possible | 14 h 41 | | June | Best time | 15 h 27 | | July | Best time | 15 h 08 | | August | Best time | 13 h 55 | | September | Best time | 12 h 18 | | October | Possible | 10 h 41 | | November | Better not | 9 h 16 | | December | Better not | 8 h 33 | In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | Beaches | June to September | April to May and October | | Diving | June to September | April to May and October | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Middle Shoal has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Detroit Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-traverse-island-state-park/): Island in Door County, Wisconsin · 1.7 km - [Detroit Harbor State Natural Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/detroit-harbor-nature-preserve/): Park in Door County, Wisconsin, United States of America · 3.0 km - [Pilot Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pilot-island-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States · 3.8 km - [Waverly Shoal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waverly-shoal/): Reef · 4.1 km - [Newport State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/newport-state-park/): State park in Wisconsin, United States · 9.4 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Beaches - [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA - [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/) - [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States - [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA - [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii - [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Middle Shoal? It is a reef in United States. ### When is the best time to visit Middle Shoal? June to September. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. ### How do you get to Middle Shoal? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 380 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.316769%2C-86.936277) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Detroit Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-traverse-island-state-park/), [Detroit Harbor State Natural Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/detroit-harbor-nature-preserve/), [Pilot Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pilot-island-lighthouse/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8600641759), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).