Surf spot

Sheboygan

Forecast conditions and map view for Sheboygan in USA, North East, The Great Lakes. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, The Great Lakes
Coordinates: 43.7565, -87.6936

Metric
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Wave direction	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NW	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	E	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	ESE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	2.8	2.9	3	3	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.9	3	3	3	3.3	2.7	3.4	4	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.4	4	4.3	4.7	4.7	4.4	4.2	4	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.1	3.1	3.5	3.1	3	3.2	3.3	3.5	3.5	3.2	3.1	3	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.9	3.3	3.3	3
Wave energy (kJ)	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	1	1	0	1	4	4	3	1	1	0	0	4	15	45	37	23	13	6	4	2	1	3	3	2	0	1	3	4	4	4	6	4	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	15.6	15.8	21.1	28.3	25.4	19.2	17.6	15.6	21.1	15	13.4	21.3	17.5	15.8	8.1	13	10	7.8	10.7	17.8	24.9	23.2	23.9	23.6	39.5	35.4	27.8	18.2	20.2	15.5	7.7	12.8	15.2	19.5	17.3	16	15.2	15.5	14.3	13.1	6.7	7.3	17.8	20.2	17.2	17	12.3	11.1	14.4	12.9	11.9	10	6.2	6.5	9.9	10.9
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Sheboygan, USA — Great Lakes surf spot

Sheboygan is one of the best-known freshwater surf spots in the Great Lakes region, located on the west shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. It’s often called the “Malibu of the Midwest” because it can produce surprisingly good waves when the right low-pressure systems and strong winds line up.

What it’s like

Wave quality: Typically short-period and less powerful than ocean surf, but can be very fun and surprisingly clean during fall and winter storms.
Best conditions: Commonly works best with northeast to east winds that create favorable swell on Lake Michigan, depending on the setup.
Water type: Freshwater, so there’s no salt, and the cold water is a major factor in most of the surf season.
Season: Best surf usually comes in the cooler months, especially autumn through early spring, when storm systems generate the strongest waves.

Spot character

Vibe: Friendly, local, and weather-dependent. It’s a small but dedicated Great Lakes surf community.
Consistency: Not always on, but when it’s working, Sheboygan can deliver some of the best rides in the region.
Crowds: Can get busy during good swells, especially when conditions are rare and promising.

Things to know

Water temperature: Often very cold, so wetsuits, booties, gloves, and hoods are commonly needed.
Safety: Great Lakes conditions can change quickly, and storms can make the surf hazardous.
Bottom/shorebreak: Conditions vary with the beach and lake level, but the spot is known more for its wave potential than a reef or point setup.