is it ever warm enough to swim at lake superior in duluth? will be visiting soon.
May 22nd, 2006, 03:04 PM
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is it ever warm enough to swim at lake superior in duluth? will be visiting soon.
hi,
Visiting duluth in july, never been, and wondered if, even then it is warm enough to swim in that gorgeous lake. Please respond.
thanks
Visiting duluth in july, never been, and wondered if, even then it is warm enough to swim in that gorgeous lake. Please respond.
thanks
May 22nd, 2006, 03:24 PM
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There is alot to do in Duluth, so swimming in Lake Superior wouldn't be top on my list anyway. The beaches are rocky, and the water can be quite rough.
It's a beautiful place, make sure to go up to Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls not too far north from Duluth.
It's a beautiful place, make sure to go up to Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls not too far north from Duluth.
May 22nd, 2006, 03:43 PM
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It is possible to swim in Lake Superior but July is a little early. Every time I've done it, it has been in August. Usually it has been in a bay with a sandy shore, like between Marquette and Munising, MI. Of course the air temps have been in the high 80's or even 90's. Dip your toes, if you must, but don't plan on swimming.
May 22nd, 2006, 06:18 PM
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I have braved Lake Superior north of Duluth several times. I don't think one would call it swimming...more like jumpin in and jumpin out. Brrr. Refreshing!!! Give it a go!!
The beaches on the north end of Duluth are great for rock hunting.
The beaches on the north end of Duluth are great for rock hunting.
May 22nd, 2006, 08:16 PM
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I have seen people swimming in Lake Superior off Park Point in Duluth in early Aug. but I doubt that it is very warm even then. I grew up on Lake Superior and we never swam there and don't think it has changed since then.
May 28th, 2006, 09:35 PM
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I love folks who speak in absolutes.
While it's fairly unlikely Superior near Duluth will be warm enough -- there are occasions, even in July, when a fair number of folks will get in off Park Pt. I've done it -- was it warm? Not really, but it was ``warm enough.''
It depends a lot on the weather, especially the winds and whether colder water is blown into the shallow areas at the end of the lake. Doesn't happen very often but when it does, you won't be alone.
The best Superior swimming I ever did was in a sandy bay along the UP and it was perfect -- and a rare moment.
While it's fairly unlikely Superior near Duluth will be warm enough -- there are occasions, even in July, when a fair number of folks will get in off Park Pt. I've done it -- was it warm? Not really, but it was ``warm enough.''
It depends a lot on the weather, especially the winds and whether colder water is blown into the shallow areas at the end of the lake. Doesn't happen very often but when it does, you won't be alone.
The best Superior swimming I ever did was in a sandy bay along the UP and it was perfect -- and a rare moment.
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