Traverse City Beach surf report
Traverse City, Michigan
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
We can't score Traverse City Beach for surfing right now — Wave size and Swell period unavailable.
What decides a surfing score
Scored on wave size, period and wind speed. We do not yet know which way each beach faces, so this does not account for offshore versus onshore wind.
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About Traverse City Beach
Traverse City Beach sits on Lake Michigan, where the water runs from about 38°F in February to 72°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in August and dropping to about 38°F in February.
Today it is 72°F. That is right on the August average of 72°F for this beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Traverse City Beach good for surfing today?
We could not score Traverse City Beach for surfing right now — the readings it depends on are unavailable.
What makes a good surfing day?
We weight wind (15%), water temperature (10%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.