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Surf the Greats Journal – Tagged "Guides"

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Surfers at a Lake Surfistas beach day at Pleasant Beach on Lake Erie, photo by Dave Johnson

Surfing Lake Erie: Where, When and What to Wear

Where to surf Lake Erie, which winds work, when the season ends with ice, and what wetsuit to wear.

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Surfer heading out to catch waves on Lake Huron, photo by Justin Ross

Surfing Lake Huron: Kincardine, Sauble Beach and the Best Spots

Where to surf Lake Huron, which winds work for each shore, when to go and what wetsuit to wear.

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Cold water wetsuits for Great Lakes surf season

5 Ways to Prepare for Surf Season on the Great Lakes

Five ways to get you and your quiver ready for fall and winter surf on the Great Lakes.

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Beginner surf lesson on Lake Erie

Learning to Surf on the Great Lakes: A Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to start surfing the Great Lakes: when to go, where, what board and wetsuit to use, and how to stay safe.

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Winter surfing on the Great Lakes, photo by Lucas Murnaghan

Great Lakes Water Temperature by Month (and What Wetsuit to Wear)

Average water temperatures by month for all five Great Lakes, and what wetsuit to wear to surf them.

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Great Lakes Surf Forecast T-Shirt by Surf the Greats

How to Read a Great Lakes Surf Forecast

Ocean surf apps miss on the lakes. Here's how to forecast Great Lakes surf yourself: wind direction, fetch, duration, buoys and timing.

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Surfer riding a winter wave on Lake Ontario in Toronto, photo by Lucas Murnaghan

Surfing Lake Ontario and Toronto: Spots, Winds and Seasons

Where to surf in Toronto and around Lake Ontario, which winds work, the best season and what to wear, from the crew that started here in 2014.

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Lake Michigan Chicago Skyline T-shirt

Surfing in Chicago: Where, When and How

Yes, you can surf in Chicago. Where surfing is allowed, when Lake Michigan gets waves, what to wear and how to stay safe on the lakefront.

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Surfer riding a cold winter wave on the Great Lakes

Surfing Lake Michigan: Where, When and What to Wear

Yes, you can surf Lake Michigan. Here's when the lake gets waves, where to go from Sheboygan to Chicago to Grand Haven, what wetsuit to wear each month and how to stay safe.

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