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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 0° - 90°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.95×
- Ideal period
- 7s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 180° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
6°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Along Scenic Highway 61, 10 miles north of Duluth. Multiple rocky access points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Stoney Point?
Stoney Point handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Stoney Point?
Offshore wind at Stoney Point blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 180° to 270° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Stoney Point?
Stoney Point wants NE swell (0° to 90°) between 0.8m and 3.5m, with a period of 7s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Stoney Point?
The main season at Stoney Point is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Apr. NE winds generate best swells. Peak storms October-February.
How do I get to Stoney Point?
Fly into DLH, then allow about 25 minutes by road. Along Scenic Highway 61, 10 miles north of Duluth. Multiple rocky access points.
What kind of wave is Stoney Point?
Stoney Point is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
NE winds generate best swells. Peak storms October-February.