The Wave
Crowds swell fast on stormy NW/W days.
Best windows are short-period Lake swells from the W-NW with an east to ENE offshore breeze.
Low-mid water levels tend to tidy the sandbar lines but the break can work across a range of tides.
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South Haven
South Haven's wide sand beach and twin piers punch out short, punchy Lake Michigan peaks that clean up when a W/NW storm lines up with an easterly offshore breeze. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Haven in Michigan.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationMichigan, US
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Rip channels by the pier and scattered nearshore rocks create uneven takeoff zones and occasional strong currents at South Haven.
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