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Lake Michigan near South Haven

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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Crowds swell fast on stormy NW/W days.

Low-mid water levels tend to tidy the sandbar lines but the break can work across a range of tides.

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Rip channels by the pier and scattered nearshore rocks create uneven takeoff zones and occasional strong currents at South Haven.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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