What to do and see in Michigan, United States: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

November 6, 2021 Velvet Champine

Think you need an ocean for a beach? Think again. There are miles and miles of sandy lakefront beaches in Michigan (thanks to the four Great Lakes that border it). The west coast of Michigan has especially nice beaches—try a rental in Muskegon, Grand Haven or Saugatuck. You won’t need a car when visiting Mackinac Island. In fact, they’re not allowed—this lovely Victorian resort town is pedestrian-only.
Restaurants in Michigan

1. Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak

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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak

Northern Michigan’s finest & first freshwater surf shop! We are a full-service shop offering rentals, lessons & sales ~ stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, sea-kayaks, skimboards, longboard completes & sand bikes. Great selection of swimwear, lifestyle clothing, accessories & more! We are all about encouraging free-ride play on the big water! Happily servicing groms & families since 2004!

2. Portage Wake

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Portage Wake

Portage Wake was founded with one goal in mind... teaching YOU how to wake surf. Wake surfing is a sport that uses a boat to create a wave large enough to surf and at low speeds and low impact so it is fun for all ages and experience levels. Other water sport lessons include wake boarding, wake skating and water skiing all on the Portage Canal in Houghton, MI. Also offering jet ski rentals!

3. Surf Starters

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Surf Starters

We created Surf Starters to help beginner wakesurfers own the wake. And we've expanded to offer eFoil demos too. Our Rapid Ride™ method is an all-in-one recipe for success. SurfStarters is located on on Walloon Lake, Michigan. When you start your day with Surf Starters, you can maximize your time (and fun) out on the water.

4. Third Coast Surf Shop Kids’ Beach Day Camps - St. Joseph

Third Coast Surf Shop Kids’ Beach Day Camps - St. Joseph

Looking for something fun for your family to do this summer? Join Third Coast Surf Shop for our kids' beach day camps, available all summer long on Lake Michigan. Camps are available at two southwest Michigan beaches (Harbor Country/New Buffalo and St. Joseph/Benton Harbor) all summer long -- you pick the location and week. Sessions run 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday each week.

5. Great Lakes Surf Shop

Surf Shop Paddle board Sales and Rentals Wakesurf Kiteboard Wing Surfing

6. Great Lakes Surf Shop

Great Lakes Surf Shop

Our shop is fully equipped with everything you need for standup paddleboarding, sup surfing, foil boarding, kiteboarding and longboarding. We also carry a variety of quality SUP boards, paddles, wet suits, accessories, and safety equipment. SUP rentals and lessons offered all summer.

7. SUP Michigan

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

8. Sturgeon River Paddlesports

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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Sturgeon River Paddlesports

9. Torch Lake Windsurfing

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4.5 based on 4 reviews

10. Wakiki Jacks

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