Hang ten, dudes. Surf's up in the Mitten - but don’t forget your wetsuit. Yes, you really can surf in Michigan, and winter is often the best time to catch a tasty wave or two on the shores of the Great Lakes. When a storm rolls down Lake Michigan, intrepid surfers have about a three-hour window to ride the gnarliest of the waves, as winds move quickly over a lake’s surface rather than building slowly far out to sea. So whether you’re a waxhead from way back or a beginner on the board, rest your cold one in our Surf Michigan can cooler and relax on America’s Third Coast in style.