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Access
There is a parking lot at the Welcome Centre for the North Shore Scenic Drive. Plenty of parking available. The wave is visible from the parking lot.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking lot at the Welcome Centre for the North Shore Scenic Drive. Plenty of parking available. The wave is visible from the parking lot.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking lot at the Welcome Centre for the North Shore Scenic Drive. Plenty of parking available. The wave is visible from the parking lot.
English (Translate this text in English): There is a parking lot at the Welcome Centre for the North Shore Scenic Drive. Plenty of parking available. The wave is visible from the parking lot.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name The L-Train
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionLeft
BottomBoulders
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Lester River, along with all other spots along Minnesota's North Shore, break predominantly during winter months. So the cold is always a factor to deal with.
Paddle out next to the big rock for the quick way out. Paddle out down the line at the drainpipe for the long, arduous, but safe, way out. The take-off is right in-front of the rock. It's a steep drop, followed by a reeling, walled-up left.
Look for an off-shore NOAA forecast of 4-6ft for Lester to start breaking. It gets real good on a solid 6-9ft forecast.
English (Translate this text in English): Lester River, along with all other spots along Minnesota's North Shore, break predominantly during winter months. So the cold is always a factor to deal with.<br />Paddle out next to the big rock for the quick way out. Paddle out down the line at the drainpipe for the long, arduous, but safe, way out. The take-off is right in-front of the rock. It's a steep drop, followed by a reeling, walled-up left.<br />Look for an off-shore NOAA forecast of 4-6ft for Lester to start breaking. It gets real good on a solid 6-9ft forecast.
English (Translate this text in English): Lester River, along with all other spots along Minnesota's North Shore, break predominantly during winter months. So the cold is always a factor to deal with.<br />Paddle out next to the big rock for the quick way out. Paddle out down the line at the drainpipe for the long, arduous, but safe, way out. The take-off is right in-front of the rock. It's a steep drop, followed by a reeling, walled-up left.<br />Look for an off-shore NOAA forecast of 4-6ft for Lester to start breaking. It gets real good on a solid 6-9ft forecast.
English (Translate this text in English): Lester River, along with all other spots along Minnesota's North Shore, break predominantly during winter months. So the cold is always a factor to deal with.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Paddle out next to the big rock for the quick way out. Paddle out down the line at the drainpipe for the long, arduous, but safe, way out. The take-off is right in-front of the rock. It's a steep drop, followed by a reeling, walled-up left.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Look for an off-shore NOAA forecast of 4-6ft for Lester to start breaking. It gets real good on a solid 6-9ft forecast.
Atmosphere
Like all Great Lakes joints, the "crowd" at Lester is always warm, welcome, and stoked. Enjoy it.
English (Translate this text in English): Like all Great Lakes joints, the "crowd" at Lester is always warm, welcome, and stoked. Enjoy it.
English (Translate this text in English): Like all Great Lakes joints, the &quot;crowd&quot; at Lester is always warm, welcome, and stoked. Enjoy it.
English (Translate this text in English): Like all Great Lakes joints, the &amp;quot;crowd&amp;quot; at Lester is always warm, welcome, and stoked. Enjoy it.
General
This is the best Left point on the Lakes. Period. No other spot holds a candle to the speed, size, power and cleanliness of the L-Train.
English (Translate this text in English): This is the best Left point on the Lakes. Period. No other spot holds a candle to the speed, size, power and cleanliness of the L-Train.
English (Translate this text in English): This is the best Left point on the Lakes. Period. No other spot holds a candle to the speed, size, power and cleanliness of the L-Train.
English (Translate this text in English): This is the best Left point on the Lakes. Period. No other spot holds a candle to the speed, size, power and cleanliness of the L-Train.
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By Murf , 11-05-2006
Ok, Ok it's good - Well send in a pic or two. I've always been curious of Great Lake spots. Show me sum!