Riding the Waves at Lake Michigan

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Originally uploaded by cyoas55

This was an excellent day at the Buchanan Street beach on Lake Michigan just south of Grand Haven. The wind was blowing nicely out of the SW giving us some great waves for body surfing.

The public beach access is restricted to the same width as the road that ends at the Lake. The throngs are constricted between two bright orange plastic fences. It gives everyone that togetherness feeling. Especially when it is windy and the towels filled with sand are shaken out to the enjoyment of all those down wind.

The Lake was in great shape today. Mid-70's temperature and 4-5 foot waves. The current going north up the shore felt like it was about 4-5 knots. When you are working your way out through the waves to get to the head of the waves you have to dig your toes and fingers into the sand of the Lake bottom. It does a good job of cleaning any dirt that may be under your nails.

Many waves were ridden. One I got to just a little late and rose up to the top of the curl. I then was slammed to the bottom in the shallow sand bar where the waves break. Oh, that hurt!

I think we were at the beach for over 7 hours.

Lake Michigan in the summer! Take it while you can get it.