The best Lake Superior waves arise after "a wicked blizzard," Wilkie said. Chilly water requires thick suits, hoods and booties, which constrict surfers' ability to feel the board and the wind's ...

That was the absolute dream.” Rest in peace to that poor father and son on Lake Michigan. 7-Foot Waves Slam Lake Michigan, Father and Son Drown first appeared on Surfer on Jul 16, 2025 ...

Dangerous swimming conditions and small craft advisories are in effect for portions of Lake Michigan, Huron, and Superior. High waves, strong currents, and wind gusts pose risks to swimmers and ...

Photos and video: Cold Lake Superior waves roll in Rain and snow are expected in the forecast this weekend. A Lake Superior wave engulfs the large rocks near North Pier Lighthouse on Friday, March 28.

The illusion is called a "superior mirage" — a phenomenon where shifting temperatures over the water bends light waves so people can see objects that are much further away.

For July 5, the NWS said kayakers on Lake Superior should use caution with waves 1.5 to 2 feet. Sunday, waves could be up to 4 feet and the threat increases to "limited" for boaters.

This rapid water rise is called a seiche. Water level sensors at Calumet Harbor in the very southern part of Lake Michigan detected an almost one foot rise in the water level yesterday.

Well, at least the X account did. Lake Superior waves crash against a sandy shore west of Beaver Creek in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Sept. 14, 2019.© Chelsey Lewis/Milwaukee Journal ...