Stoney Point
Stoney Point is the premiere surfing location on Lake Superior—a gnarly reef break that catches the full fury of northeastern storms. Located on the scenic North Shore between Duluth and Two Harbors, the spot features exposed granite shelves that create powerful, lined-up waves reaching 10-12 feet in major weather events. The remoteness means you'll rarely encounter crowds, but the tradeoff is frigid conditions and no facilities. When NE gales rake across the lake's 350-mile fetch, Stoney Point delivers some of the most impressive freshwater waves on the planet.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 0° - 90°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.95×
- Ideal period
- 7s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 180° - 270°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
6°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Along Scenic Highway 61, 10 miles north of Duluth. Multiple rocky access points.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
NE winds generate best swells. Peak storms October-February.