Surf spot

whiting gun club

Forecast conditions and map view for whiting gun club 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: 41.6811, -87.4844

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Wind speed (km/h)	9.2	7.3	6.5	9.5	14.3	15.8	10.6	5.1	10.8	8.3	9	16.3	20.1	23.9	16.1	12.7	10.8	10.6	12	15.3	14.6	18.1	15.5	17.9	19.9	13.7	4.7	15.5	14.1	9.2	4	1.5	1.1	5.5	5.7	12.9	8.7	8.6	10.7	2.6	2.7	7.6	6.2	10.8	11	17.3	17.9	16.1	16.6	15.9	13.8	13.7	14.4	13.1	9.1	9.4
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Whiting Gun Club is a surf spot on the Great Lakes in North East USA, near Whiting, Indiana on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Spot description

Type: Beachbreak / Great Lakes shorebreak
Direction: Best with northerly to northeasterly winds/swell depending on local shoreline orientation
Wave character: Typically short-period, quick, and steep, with waves that can range from fun waist-high peaks to heavier winter slabs when conditions line up
Bottom: Mostly sandy, though Great Lakes beaches can shift after storms
Crowd: Usually light to moderate compared with coastal surf spots, but it can get busy when conditions are good because Great Lakes surf windows are limited
Season: Most reliable in fall, winter, and early spring when storms generate stronger wind swell and lake temperatures cool enough for better wind patterns

Conditions and hazards

Wind-sensitive: Great Lakes surf changes fast; a slight wind shift can make it go from clean to messy very quickly
Cold water: Thick wetsuit gear is essential, often with boots, gloves, and hood in colder months
Storm effects: Currents, shifting sandbars, and debris can be issues after big storms
Wave quality: Usually more dependent on fetch, wind direction, and storm track than on ocean-style swell consistency

Best for

Surfers who like cold-water, storm-driven beachbreaks
Shortboarders and foamboard riders looking for quick, punchy waves
People who enjoy uncrowded Great Lakes sessions and are flexible about conditions