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“You have to be lucky to get surf in the summer time. The locals will say you should have been here yesterday. When you see photos of people surfing they are in full wet suits. When the surf is good, water is cold. The surf shop has on resin to fix a ding surf wax ever thing cost a lot. Well, there are many nice things in Grand Haven. Low cost Hotel is $150. It is very nice place to be people say it was better in the 60's. Many good things but surf is not one. For the same money, go east Cape Haders, West Mexaco or Calforna.”
Tony Durante from UNITED STATES - 28 Aug 2016
Grand Haven Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.4(1: Grand Haven is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Grand Haven is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lake Michigan. 5: the best break in Lake Michigan). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Grand Haven can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Grand Haven, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Grand Haven are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Grand Haven is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Grand Haven requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Grand Haven for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Grand Haven is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Grand Haven is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Grand Haven, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Grand Haven where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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