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

Rules
None

Don't launch around people.

Nightlife

No information