Continent |
North America |
Country |
Michigan (USA) |
Next Big City |
Kalamazoo |
Next Town |
South Haven |
|
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
When the wind comes from the north, South Haven's South Beach can get some great over head waves. Fresh water on Lake Michigan.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Can get crowded in the summer with tourists. South Beach has food, bathrooms, and showers about 150m from the beach.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Season: April to November. 5/3 wetsuits used in the spring and fall. Shorties used in the summer.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Most of the time the wind is light, but we do get big wind days.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Kalamazoo take M-43 into town then follow signs. Or take I-196 up to South Haven then follow signs.
Extra information
Don't launch around people.
Nightlife