Stony Point is Lake Superior's standout wave, a steep, powerful reef peak that breaks both left and right over a rock ledge. It comes into its own during northeast blizzards, when it gets big and delivers long rides at the point and around the headland at Boulders.
When It Works
The peak draws swell from northeast to east (NE-E), with an east (E) swell the best match for lining up those long walls. It's usable from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, so there's a wide working window once a system fills in. Consistency can be hit or miss, so it pays to time your session to an incoming swell rather than expecting it on any given day. If the point isn't quite firing, other areas worth checking are the eastern end and southern fringe of Superior, plus the western base of the Keweenaw.
Wind and Tide
Look for a northwest (NW) offshore wind to clean up the faces. The reef can work through most of the tide, across low, mid, and high, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is a wave suited to intermediate surfers, given the power and the rock ledge underneath. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it's on.
