SURFING GREAT LAKES

 The Edmonds Fitzgerald went down on Lake Superior,  of the Mighty Great Lakes, there must be waves on the Great Lakes of United States.   Originally  lake surfers grew up surfing on the ocean, and by either misfortune, or desire, have been transplanted to the region.  Now there are many surfers in the region who have never seen the ocean.   The main problem with having sizable waves produced is because of the lack of deep water close to the shore line, which is typical of the East Coast of United States as well.   Compared to places known for big waves like Hawaii, the Caribbean, California etc .  Checking buoys 45007 or 45002 one will see there are large swells rather than wind waves.   Wind is a big factor in lake surfing and finding windless or offshore days which is best for surfing is difficult.   Often you will find shoulder high with offshore but not tubes. Along Michigan City will have a steep face but not really a tube being formed, and characteristic are peak swells compared to long lines.   Driving around the lakes with a surfboard on the roof used to get many stares, but with windsurfing so popular it's not such a rarity. Surfing on Huron, Michigan, Erie and Superior is not uncommon .   Even Lehmington, Ontario, it can get double overhead.   But the norm is chest-high tubes near Point Pelee, a good right break often a couple hundred yeads long. Expect colder water temperatures due to the northern proximity of the lakes, usually 50šs F, inching up to sixty and seventy mid and late summer.

Surfing the Great Lakes
Surfing the Great Lakes of Michigan
Surfing the Great Lakes Canada
Surfing the Great Lakes Ontario