Can you surf on lake michigan?

Question

I live in Chicago but i have this obsession to go surfing on Lake Michigan...except the waves are always too small.....and the only time they get big is in the winter..... and it's seriously one of my life goals to catch a huge wave on lake Michigan....is this impossible and i should just stop trying or can you suggest anything?

Answer 1

i am from Chicago, too, and no, i mean, yes, you can go surfing, but the waves are terrible for that type of thing. i would not recommend it.

Answer 2

Yes - I've seen people on Lake Michigan on the Michigan side surfing in the summer, but fall is the best time.

Contact the Third Coast Surf Shop http://thirdcoastsurfshop.com/faq.php#1

They are an hour east of Chicago -- located in New Buffalo Michigan. They'll tell you where to go. They also say that the best places are near man-made structures such as breakwalls, jetties, and piers.

Here's another article about good places in Michigan - including Grand Haven, Muskegon, Holland, South Haven

http://www.indygoofyfoot.com/Surf's%20up...

Answer 3

the surf video Step into Liquid has a whole chapter on lake surfing.  You should check that out.   They're out there in warm weather but don't expect huge waves.

Answer 4

It is possible to surf Lake Michigan. The waves are small though and since its not salt water the paddling / floating is not the same.

Answer 5

Its possible...You could also surf Lake Superior

Answer 6

Wakeboarding is really fun.  No you cant surf....

Answer 7

if there is waves you can surf it

Answer 8

There is a place North of you called Shiboigan, Wisconsin, they surf there, so I guess the answer is yes, you can surf on Lake Michigan, just watch for when the wind is blowing from the East and you should have good surf.