A few miles off shore, the waves today were generally 8 to 10 feet ...with occasional up to 13 feet (with a period of 6 seconds between crests) per a popular weather site which measures wind and waves.
I’m going to look into that. That’s a good question. Update: I’m back after looking and I found one article talking about 29 foot waves check this out. minnesotasnewcountry.com/four-years-ago-duluth-experienced-some-of-the-biggest-waves-ever/
I love being outdoors in this type of weather , there’s nothing better than being wrapped up and sat somewhere with a hot coffee watching mother nature 🙂
I love watching mother nature. I always try to stay safe though. You’re not going to see me out on a boat. Did you see the cruise ship video from the other day? ua-cam.com/users/livepjMP76VdZwA?si=tDvWk0YsFJljZuh2
@@vibewithmike Just watched it , cool video, what a ship and complete opposite end of the spectrum with the weather too , beautiful warm evening , great for a beer while watching that ship pass by 🍺👍
And thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment. I really appreciate that. It means a lot that a person would stop from a moment in their day to say something all the best to you.
Kelly, great hearing from you. I hope you’re doing well. It was really fun fun recording these big waves. I was pretty pumped up for almost an hour after recording these waves because it was so fun. Thanks for watching the video.
Each year I spend a week tent camping on the eastern side of Lake Michigan....only a few hundred yards from the shore. Its amazing just how loud even moderate waves sound....especially at night. I bet you can hear the roar of todays waves in Duluth from quite a long distance away! So powerful Mother Nature can be.
Mike and all Boat Friend Nation, from a frozen Bismarck where we have had foggy, misty, rain and wind, and everything is covered with a half inch of ice. That is probably the worst wind for the Big Lake as it has traveled a long ways to hit Duluth, and it just keeps building the whole time till it hits…. Mother Nature letting us know who is boss, that is for sure…. Amazing how those waves were coming in over the cement, and the power that water has is unbelievable. The water spray when this windy and cold actually feels like little hailstones hitting your face, and man is that cold! Been there and done that! That was a great show Mike, and I appreciate your efforts in that weather!!!
Boat front nation was literally part of the waves and the powerful wind today in Lake superior. I knew you would like this video Chuck. Obviously, the ships are not moving but man it was so fun watching those powerful waves spill right over the side of the canal wall man.
@@vibewithmike What I enjoy about your videos through your channel my self and every body from around the world it is like we are right be side you watching it happen ! and experiencing it with you ! a lot of us would never have the means to go there and experience it for ourselves ! Have a great day !
Hi Mike - over here in Scotland we got hit by yet another storm two days ago. High winds and driving snow caused havoc and we have been without power since the storm. I emphasise with your current weather. Thanks again for all you vids and a very happy, joyful and prosperous new year 🏴🇺🇲🇬🇧
My friend in Scotland! Wonderful hearing from you! I hope it’s not too late for you to join us at 5 PM central time here in the United States to watch this live video. It was unbelievable, catching the ship for the first time in Duluth. ua-cam.com/video/mzjwarxe2Js/v-deo.htmlsi=y7o0cnd_mfN8kGW3
Regarding that surfer that was out there in those huge waves, I was a little nervous for that person. There was nobody else in sight that could help them. Nobody that could call if something went wrong. That was a little scared for that person in those huge waves.
The Gale's of Lake Superior can be beautiful , but that beauty can and is dangerous and will suck the soul out of anyone who is unwary of her strength. Good video Mike , thanks for getting bundled up in your rain gear for us your boat friends family. I appreciate what you do for our viewing pleasure Brother.
This is why I have so much respect for the people that are out on the water. I was on land and it was pretty nerve-racking. Thank of the people out there on those ships at night during this. They have all of my respect.
Holy cow the waves are just plain scary! When you see waves like that, that's when you really realize what brave souls those crews have to be. I would mess my pants out on the lake in that kind of weather! Be careful walking along the canal Mike!
Mike, we were watching the Duluth Shipping Canal earlier today and saw someone walking and splashing on the pier and I said to my wife that I wonder if that could be you. Watching this now I know for sure it was! That is very cool to me. Thank you for what you do for the community!
You definitely figured it out! That was me walking down there on the cam today. I had to write boots and gear to be able to do that. I’m so glad you did get to catch this video. It was really fun recording all those waves, but I got to tell you, lakes superior is no joke, there’s tons of power with those waves.
@davidglenn-burns4981 I only put that blue beacon out at night, and I probably would’ve skipped putting it out with this type of wave action. The blue beacon would’ve got swept away.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵
Wow that's an angry Lake Superior. Here in southern Ontario I went kayaking yesterday on glass-flat Lake Ontario in 10C sunshine. It was glorious. Cheers Mike.
What a big difference being able to kayak on Lake Ontario and beautiful conditions yesterday it definitely was a little different here on Lake superior today👍👍👍🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊😂😂👋👋👋👋
OMG Mike! This is a 11/10 video. Fantastic! I could watch the water rolling over the top of the pier all day! Water is so very dangerous, but incredible to watch. Thank you so much for going out in it for us!
As you could tell, I did not want to get too close. Even though those gates were open, I didn’t venture very far at all. Only a few few feet past them. I did not want to take a chance, but it was so enjoyable, seeing those powerful waves.
Hello there!! Man oh man, Lake Superior sure was angry there. Those waves were amazing but also could be dangerous if you are not careful. Looked like rivers on both side of the canal. I am glad you were able to capture those waves without getting hurt. You can always dry off but getting knocked over or falling in is a different story. This video was wild and crazy. Hope you had a good Christmas. Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢
Karen, could you believe it? Those waves were unbelievable. I still can’t believe that person was out on the surfboard all alone. There was nobody else with that person. What if they had issues? It’s extremely scary to think about. Those green gates should’ve been closed on the pairs because of how powerful those waves were. I hope you’re doing great. Thank you so much for joining the live release of this video
@@vibewithmike I know!! It was so crazy. I was thinking the same thing about the surfer. He must have thought he would be okay. He still needs to have a buddy. Christmas was quiet but that's okay. I wonder when we will get our measurable snow? Have to wait and see I guess.
@@vibewithmike I think there are so many swimmers and surfers who think they are indistructable and then find out in a hurry that they are in over their head almost literally. I hope the surfer was okay.
Great video of the storm like wind and waves off lake superior in winter. Wonderful to see those waves and swell topping over the sea walls along the channel.
Duke, thank you so much. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Lake superior settled down today but we know it can wake up at any point. All the best you my friend.
I definitely will be doing a few more lives this week. You will see me going live to show a few ships coming in but I’m glad you were able to see these huge waves on Lake superior in this video.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Wow! Knowing normally the distance from the pier down to the water, I see how big those waves are. I love watching the waves from my window on the 11th floor, but this is much more dramatic. Again, thanks for the videos! Have a great holiday season!
Janice, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. you’ll be seeing another ship coming through the bridge and into the harbor within the next hour. An old ship built in 1952. The Philip R Clarke will be heading through the lift bridge and a little bit. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to leave a comment. It means a lot. I hope to chat with you again soon.
Absolutely Dave, it wasn’t too too crazy because I was still on land, but the people out on those ships during these storms, they have a lot of guts man. I hope all is well in Florida. I could use some Florida weather today Brother.
Did you get to see the ship and the ice and snow in this video today? ⚓️Snow in Duluth: Ship Blazes 13 Knots for Icy Docking! ua-cam.com/video/79bjM6tiy1E/v-deo.html
@@vibewithmike Honeslty those kinds of waves are one of the reason im so facinated with the ocean an the great lakes. Tho I'm actually afraid of the ocean due to sharks an what not...
I got caught in a storm on Lk Huron in August of 2001 and we lost power..one of the Algoma frieghters..can't remember which one..seen us..reported our position to the Coast guard and we got rescued...it was the most terrifying thing I've experienced in my 30yrs of fishing the Great Lakes.
@@insertnamehere313 Sounds scary. Glad u got out ok. I camped in a friends back yard around like 2009 maybe during a pretty bad storm. Felt the winds on the tent.
@@GhostSportsES Bay city has bad weather..I've been out camping on the Saginaw river in weather..you must have been afraid.. You're from Bay City correct.
That water is very powerful. Those waves really had a lot of power going by. There’s no doubt about it. Thanks for watching this video Wayne.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💨💨💨💨💨💨
Bev, thank you so much for watching the video and joining the live chat. It’s always a pleasure having you a part part of the video. These waves were super powerful.
Howard, thank you so much for taking a moment out of your day to leave such a nice comment. I just have a lot of fun recording the ships and Lake superior. It was a real treat to be able to record the storm waves yesterday. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks again for being part of this channel friend.
Whoa Nellie!! Easy to see why that gate gets shut and how easily one could be swept off the pier or rocks and away in the waves. 🌊 Angry Lake Superior for sure! I’m glad you played it safe, Mike. That was really something to behold! I don’t know if that surfer is incredibly brave or incredibly stupid. But bless their soul for loving something so much they’d put themselves out there like that. And thanks for capturing it for us.
They really should’ve had those green gates shut during the storm, because people could venture all the way down to the lighthouse. In fact, I thought I did see someone walk all the way down there. I felt kind of nervous for that person. Also, the person on the surfboard was kind of taking a chance to in my opinion, it was an unbelievably exciting video to record for everybody
@@vibewithmike Yes, kind of surprising the gates were open. I'll never forget in 1967 three teenage brothers and a Coast Guardsman were swept off the North Pier in a violent storm. All were killed and the three brothers bodies were never recovered. The Coast Guardsman was attempting to rescue the boys.
@duaneforbort970 it’s a very sad story. Ironically, it’s one of the first videos I ever did check it out here. ua-cam.com/video/4ge4nR7MwPE/v-deo.htmlsi=dQT2_GxN0hyzKLt-
Absolutely, it’s my pleasure to show you how powerful this lake is. Lake superior really had my adrenaline going as I recorded all of these waves right by me.
It’s always fun, watching mother nature flex, her muscles with these big lakes, and the waves for sure. The weather is no joke in Duluth. It was a true pleasure being able to record this for you Jim.
Jim, I’m just having a lot of fun bringing you the coverage showing you the powerful storm here in Duluth. The ships really are not moving in this type of weather. I could not believe how powerful those waves were coming over the wall in this video.
Hey Winnie, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. It sure was interesting to see lake superior with that type of volatility yesterday. It was a real treat to record and I’ll tell you, my adrenaline was really pumping next to that lake. Thanks for leaving a comment. It really means a lot. All the best to you.
Now that conditions are abating a bit, I just counted 12 ships moving west bound on lake Superior. Storms have a way of backing things up....and then eventually they get moving again. I'd sure hate to be out there in the conditions Mike experienced earlier this morning!
I can’t wait to see some of those ships make it to Duluth. I’ll have to do a live stream Chuck. These were the largest waves of encountered next to Lake superior. It was really humbling and extremely exciting at the same time to see the storms power in Duluth
And thank you for always leaving comments and contributing to the channel. That’s more important than a few waves. Meeting good people like you is what makes this channel what it is
Wow Mike, the big Lake is angry today, and you are earning your money my friend! You get kind of an idea how bad the storm was in November of 1975 when the Fitz went down. That was much worse than this though….. Thanks for this , was Awesome!
Absolutely, it definitely makes me think of the Fitzgerald when I see this type of storm for sure. www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/how-the-edmund-fitzgeralds-sinking-inspired-advances-in-storm-navigation
Jeez that looks rough... I would enjoy those waves like a kid haha! Look at all that water! Hope you are nice and snug today bro! You keep going in the wind and rain and stuff and you might get sick and that is not something we want! That surfer is the man! You only live once haha! Thanks for sharing man! Have an awesome day!
As you know, it’s been pretty quiet, weatherwise in Duluth outside of fog and warm weather. We might be in luck in a few weeks based on what I see looking at some weather patterns. We might get a couple weeks of snow just before the shipping season wraps up.
@@vibewithmike I don't mind either way my friend! I enjoy then sun shine, wind and everything in between! I do hope it snow for you over there even if its a bit late! Have a great day Bro! 😄👌
I really appreciate you watching the video. This is the most powerful storm that I’ve recorded. I know there’s been bigger storms, but this really was impressive to me with the waves.
Wow!! Thanks Mike, I've been subbed for a year now, enjoy your vids, but this one is wild!!! Amazing!!! I'd love to see the height of the waves out in the lake! Now I can visualize what it must have been like in Nov '75!!! Thanks for this superb video!!!
James, it’s funny you say that, that’s exactly what I think about when I see these storms, the Fitzgerald. I really appreciate you dropping a comment. Thank you for being a subscriber for so long. I can tell you have my back. I have yours too brother.
That’s OK Betty, I’m glad you finally got to see the powerful waves. It was an unbelievable force as those waves blasted over the side of the wall and right onto my feet many times.
Amazing Video Mike reminds Me Of The Time We Went Down To Revere Beach After A Giant Sea Storm Waves Came Over The Seawall Bringing Seaweed And Seaworms And Shells on Shore stay Safe Out There And Have A Great Tuesday Night😊
The waves had so much power. It was really cool to watch it. I always appreciate you leaving comments and being part of this channel. Thank you so much Anthony. All the best to you man.
Greg, I had to rubber boots on and rain gear, so I was able to get right out into all of that water on the piers! It was absolutely amazing seeing that water rush by me as the waves flew over the wall!🌊🌊🌊🌊
This is the same when you have hurricanes in Virginia Beach Virginia. To see this is phenominal! Thank you for braving that weather by your area! Be safe- your friends in Florida🌴🌞
Hi Mike I'm researching the big storm from 3 months ago. I'm always amazed at just how the big lake appears in a storm. Helps me understand the trade of Big Edmund Fitzgerald!!
There have been much bigger storms on Lake superior as we both know, but it really takes a lot of guts and courage to be out on a ship and that type of weather. I have so much respect for all of the sailors. Thanks for taking time to watch this video, James.
Great video. I love the North Country. Interesting to see what's going on up there. I was up around Two Harbors couple summers ago videoing Ore Trains with my Son. Duluth has some interesting Museums too. We didn't see any big boats go through area.
Hey, thanks for watching the video. I hope you have time to join us all live at 5 PM central time to see this incredible ship. I hope you can make it here. Here’s the link that will go live at 5 PM with all of us. ua-cam.com/video/mzjwarxe2Js/v-deo.htmlsi=y7o0cnd_mfN8kGW3
I’m really happy you liked it. All the best to you. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to leave a comment. I appreciate you being part of the channel.
Thank you for staying up to watch this video with the powerful waves. It’s the most powerful storm I’ve recorded personally, and the waves were really strong.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Wow, what exciting weather to be out in, and what a beautiful video! I am always drawn to go see Lakes Erie or Ontario (live near the two) when there are high winds. Their power is mesmerizing. Thanks for donning your rain gear to share stormy Lake Superior with us! (I hope the surfer did not venture out too far; that looked like a dangerous thing to do).
Janet, Lake superior means business when it gets angry, and it definitely had some angry in it today. Those waves had so much for some power as they flew over the wall.
Nick, definitely was wild man. Unbelievably there was no snow. However, this video that will be playing in about an hour had some snow. I hope you’ll be able to join us live at 4:30 PM central today. ua-cam.com/video/79bjM6tiy1E/v-deo.htmlsi=h6K9DtvUTFYLsr8Q
Karl, absolutely Brother. I stayed a safe distance away from the walls, and I did not go all the way down to the lighthouse because I knew there could be huge waves that could push me down. I’m really happy that you enjoyed the video man. All the best to you.
Steve, much appreciated for dropping a comment on this video Brother. I hope all is well. It’s Wednesday now. The lake has settled down. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. All the best to you and yours.
I did have a good Christmas, Steve, thanks for asking and I hope you had one too. The wild waves out on Lake superior as you could see in this video today.
John, man, I have to get to Lake Erie at some point. I’ve scoped out a few places that have some good ship watching. I really want to get there sometime.
@@vibewithmikethe far eastern end of Lake Erie gets some epic wind and waves. There’s a restaurant called Hoaks that regularly gets completely covered in ice with blowing storms like this 💨 🌊 🧊 🥶
@jstoli996c4s I’m going g to lookup the restaurant. You will like this one from today. ⚓️Duluth's 1949 Ship Sykes: 2023's Greatest Show! ua-cam.com/video/gUHOgeuhuko/v-deo.html
Hey, I was just out there having fun and I stayed safe where I was standing. It was kind of cool having those big waves hit my rubber boots, luckily they were high enough. Thank you so much for watching the video. I hope you’re having an incredible Tuesday night my friend.
I was safe, luckily, I was not out on the water today like some of those people on the ships. However, we have been waiting for a storm like this that should’ve been in November, but we haven’t after Christmas, go figure. I hope you had a fantastic Tuesday. Thank you so much for watching and always leaving a comment. All the best to your brother.
Hey Mike, you do a great job with all the boats...love to watch 'em all...how about doing some details on the lift bridge...looks like a great piece of engineering...???
You’re very right, that wind really amplified the cold on my hands. They started feeling numb after a while, so that’s why I cut the video somewhat short. It was just too cold out there and those waves are super powerful.
I shared this with a young friend with whom I shared Christmas dinner. I asked her if she missed the winters and it was an emphatic no on her part. We're in Seattle which is pretty benign in comparison to there even though you're having a mild winter. Her dad still lives there.
I really appreciate you sharing the video. Thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot that you stop for a minute to write something. Serious, thank you so much. These waves are absolutely crazy today on Lake superior and I’m glad this video showed it.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
My pleasure. Love your content and am happy to have found you. If I could turn back time I would seriously consider this (Great Lakes shipping) as a career. Was in the Navy for four years (actual underway time of maybe 7 months) and loved every day of sea time. Not so much yard time. Have a buddy who was a seaman on one for a couple of years and from his description of it, I would have loved it. Oh well. Keep up your content and I'll enjoy it vicariously.
@fredhoy6697 Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸
Any idea what the wave heights are in open water . Definitely looking ferocious as it comes on shore .
A few miles off shore, the waves today were generally 8 to 10 feet ...with occasional up to 13 feet (with a period of 6 seconds between crests) per a popular weather site which measures wind and waves.
I’m going to look into that. That’s a good question. Update: I’m back after looking and I found one article talking about 29 foot waves check this out. minnesotasnewcountry.com/four-years-ago-duluth-experienced-some-of-the-biggest-waves-ever/
Where are the ore haulers while this is happening?
Many hugged the north shore. Some found safe anchorage in protected areas. @@waynecarwile7486
@waynecarwile7486 a few are moving further out on Lake superior, but many others are anchored down during storms like this
I love being outdoors in this type of weather , there’s nothing better than being wrapped up and sat somewhere with a hot coffee watching mother nature 🙂
I love watching mother nature. I always try to stay safe though. You’re not going to see me out on a boat. Did you see the cruise ship video from the other day? ua-cam.com/users/livepjMP76VdZwA?si=tDvWk0YsFJljZuh2
@@vibewithmike Just watched it , cool video, what a ship and complete opposite end of the spectrum with the weather too , beautiful warm evening , great for a beer while watching that ship pass by 🍺👍
@liveloud9894 check out this wild sunset tonight ⚓️Strange Ship Arriving Tonight: Duluth Bridge Lifts 135 Feet!
ua-cam.com/users/live27r2A3EjtSw?feature=share
Thanks Mike.
You got it, I’m glad that you enjoyed these powerful waves
Thank you Mike
And thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment. I really appreciate that. It means a lot that a person would stop from a moment in their day to say something all the best to you.
Fun stuff Mike! Thanks for braving the elements 💨🌊🛳⚓️
🌫🌬 🌊 hello Mike ! Amazing energy from Lake Superior waves , eh ? Totally wild !! 👋 hello boat friends ☮️
Lake superior has so much power
Thanks for showing those awesome waves!
Absolutely Debbie, I hope you have a wonderful night and a fantastic Wednesday
Thanks for recording these high surf conditions..
Absolutely Skip, I’m glad you enjoyed it. It definitely was fun, recording his huge waves and the powerful wind off of Lakes superior today.
Be safe Mike, waving to you from Michigan
I’m back and completely dry. Thank you so much for watching this powerful storm video. I’m waving a hand back from Duluth.
great footage - it's amazing to see freshwater lakes with that kind of POWER!
I know what you mean, it looks like the ocean
@@vibewithmike it really does!
Love this Mike. Thank you.
Hey, I’m glad you enjoyed these powerful waves on Lake superior today👍🌊
Thanks for braving the weather! Those waves are insane! Kelly
Kelly, great hearing from you. I hope you’re doing well. It was really fun fun recording these big waves. I was pretty pumped up for almost an hour after recording these waves because it was so fun. Thanks for watching the video.
Great video , thanks for posting 👍
Man Mike that's stuff is crazy. That silly surfer must me from California like me. But I don't surf surprised the gates are still open. Be safe Mike
I can’t tell you how surprised I was to see those green gates open today
Each year I spend a week tent camping on the eastern side of Lake Michigan....only a few hundred yards from the shore. Its amazing just how loud even moderate waves sound....especially at night. I bet you can hear the roar of todays waves in Duluth from quite a long distance away! So powerful Mother Nature can be.
Thank you, Chuck
@@RTiff Hi there. It's on the eastern side of Lake Michigan at Van Buren State Park near South Haven, MI.
Love it!! My kinda weather!!
🤠🤠🤠
This weather was so wild! I’m glad I was able to show those powerful waves spilling over the side of the wall
Mike and all Boat Friend Nation, from a frozen Bismarck where we have had foggy, misty, rain and wind, and everything is covered with a half inch of ice. That is probably the worst wind for the Big Lake as it has traveled a long ways to hit Duluth, and it just keeps building the whole time till it hits…. Mother Nature letting us know who is boss, that is for sure…. Amazing how those waves were coming in over the cement, and the power that water has is unbelievable. The water spray when this windy and cold actually feels like little hailstones hitting your face, and man is that cold! Been there and done that! That was a great show Mike, and I appreciate your efforts in that weather!!!
Boat front nation was literally part of the waves and the powerful wind today in Lake superior. I knew you would like this video Chuck. Obviously, the ships are not moving but man it was so fun watching those powerful waves spill right over the side of the canal wall man.
Wow. Thank you getting this video. I have been on the Pacific Ocean during storms but this first for me to see the great lakes in a storm. Stay safe
It was fun recording these waves, and it was extremely powerful at the same time. I could really feel the power off of Lake superior with these waves.
Excellent Mike !
Karl, I’m glad that you enjoyed this video. This weather was no joke today on Lake superior.
@@vibewithmike
What I enjoy about your videos
through your channel
my self and every body from around the world
it is like we are right be side you watching it happen !
and experiencing it with you !
a lot of us would never have the means to go there and experience it for ourselves !
Have a great day !
@carllafrance5510 👍👍👍👍🌊🌊⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi Mike - over here in Scotland we got hit by yet another storm two days ago. High winds and driving snow caused havoc and we have been without power since the storm. I emphasise with your current weather. Thanks again for all you vids and a very happy, joyful and prosperous new year 🏴🇺🇲🇬🇧
My friend in Scotland! Wonderful hearing from you! I hope it’s not too late for you to join us at 5 PM central time here in the United States to watch this live video. It was unbelievable, catching the ship for the first time in Duluth. ua-cam.com/video/mzjwarxe2Js/v-deo.htmlsi=y7o0cnd_mfN8kGW3
❤ Awesome show Mike. The lake is always the show!!! No kids swimming today. Stay safe and Happy new year.
They’re definitely would be no kids swimming today. People are literally blowing around because the wind was so powerful from the lake.
Wow! That waves are very scary! Be careful of that weather Mike! Beautiful video! 😍
I stayed safe, but it was so fun watching those big wild waves come through Ellan!!!!!
The surfer is nuts! I know how cold that water is. Great video. Let's people know that the Great lakes are in fact inland seas.
Regarding that surfer that was out there in those huge waves, I was a little nervous for that person. There was nobody else in sight that could help them. Nobody that could call if something went wrong. That was a little scared for that person in those huge waves.
Thank you again for doing this
Absolutely, it was my pleasure. I wanted people to see how powerful Lake superior is and the waves.💨💨🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
The Gale's of Lake Superior can be beautiful , but that beauty can and is dangerous and will suck the soul out of anyone who is unwary of her strength. Good video Mike , thanks for getting bundled up in your rain gear for us your boat friends family. I appreciate what you do for our viewing pleasure Brother.
This is why I have so much respect for the people that are out on the water. I was on land and it was pretty nerve-racking. Thank of the people out there on those ships at night during this. They have all of my respect.
What wild weather!!! Stay safe, Mike.
Sherri! I could not believe intensity and ferociousness of those waves as they jumped right over the wall down by my legs. It was unbelievable.
Holy cow the waves are just plain scary! When you see waves like that, that's when you really realize what brave souls those crews have to be. I would mess my pants out on the lake in that kind of weather! Be careful walking along the canal Mike!
Ken, can you believe those powerful waves. I could literally feel the wind coming off those waves as they blasted over the wall next to me
Mike, we were watching the Duluth Shipping Canal earlier today and saw someone walking and splashing on the pier and I said to my wife that I wonder if that could be you. Watching this now I know for sure it was! That is very cool to me. Thank you for what you do for the community!
You definitely figured it out! That was me walking down there on the cam today. I had to write boots and gear to be able to do that. I’m so glad you did get to catch this video. It was really fun recording all those waves, but I got to tell you, lakes superior is no joke, there’s tons of power with those waves.
And I looked for your blue beacon light, but didn’t see! Waves might have washed it away?
@davidglenn-burns4981 I only put that blue beacon out at night, and I probably would’ve skipped putting it out with this type of wave action. The blue beacon would’ve got swept away.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵
@@vibewithmike❤
@davidglenn-burns4981 👍🌊
Wow that's an angry Lake Superior. Here in southern Ontario I went kayaking yesterday on glass-flat Lake Ontario in 10C sunshine. It was glorious. Cheers Mike.
What a big difference being able to kayak on Lake Ontario and beautiful conditions yesterday it definitely was a little different here on Lake superior today👍👍👍🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊😂😂👋👋👋👋
OMG Mike! This is a 11/10 video. Fantastic! I could watch the water rolling over the top of the pier all day! Water is so very dangerous, but incredible to watch. Thank you so much for going out in it for us!
As you could tell, I did not want to get too close. Even though those gates were open, I didn’t venture very far at all. Only a few few feet past them. I did not want to take a chance, but it was so enjoyable, seeing those powerful waves.
This is excellent Mike, dedication at it’s best!
🌊
R.
It was a true pleasure documenting these huge waves today on Lake superior. Thank you for leaving the comment. I really appreciate you man.
Thanks!
You are beyond awesome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed those powerful waves on Lake superior
Hello there!! Man oh man, Lake Superior sure was angry there. Those waves were amazing but also could be dangerous if you are not careful. Looked like rivers on both side of the canal. I am glad you were able to capture those waves without getting hurt. You can always dry off but getting knocked over or falling in is a different story. This video was wild and crazy. Hope you had a good Christmas. Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢
Karen, could you believe it? Those waves were unbelievable. I still can’t believe that person was out on the surfboard all alone. There was nobody else with that person. What if they had issues? It’s extremely scary to think about. Those green gates should’ve been closed on the pairs because of how powerful those waves were. I hope you’re doing great. Thank you so much for joining the live release of this video
@@vibewithmike I know!! It was so crazy. I was thinking the same thing about the surfer. He must have thought he would be okay. He still needs to have a buddy. Christmas was quiet but that's okay. I wonder when we will get our measurable snow? Have to wait and see I guess.
@karengausman1459 I agree, someone would need to call in case there was an issue or danger, while the person is surfing out there
@@vibewithmike I think there are so many swimmers and surfers who think they are indistructable and then find out in a hurry that they are in over their head almost literally. I hope the surfer was okay.
@karengausman1459 👍🌊
Great video of the storm like wind and waves off lake superior in winter.
Wonderful to see those waves and swell topping over the sea walls along the channel.
Great video Mike. That girl is no one to mess with when she gets angry. We love your work and Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
Duke, thank you so much. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Lake superior settled down today but we know it can wake up at any point. All the best you my friend.
I am Happy you made it through Christmas. Feeling blessed that you are doing another live.
I definitely will be doing a few more lives this week. You will see me going live to show a few ships coming in but I’m glad you were able to see these huge waves on Lake superior in this video.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Wow!
Kathy! Thank you so much for watching this video. I have a lot of respect for Lake superior and these powerful waves.
Wow! Knowing normally the distance from the pier down to the water, I see how big those waves are. I love watching the waves from my window on the 11th floor, but this is much more dramatic. Again, thanks for the videos! Have a great holiday season!
Janice, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. you’ll be seeing another ship coming through the bridge and into the harbor within the next hour. An old ship built in 1952. The Philip R Clarke will be heading through the lift bridge and a little bit. Thanks again for taking time out of your day to leave a comment. It means a lot. I hope to chat with you again soon.
Love watching the waves.
The waves were so powerful today today, Ed. It was amazing to see what lake superior was producing during the storm.
Thanks Mike for braving the elements to get this footage out to us, Job well done sir….From Florida Dave
Absolutely Dave, it wasn’t too too crazy because I was still on land, but the people out on those ships during these storms, they have a lot of guts man. I hope all is well in Florida. I could use some Florida weather today Brother.
Hi MiIke long time since I was here. I saw this storm yesterday live. Good shooting. Hope you are warm today. Thanks for your video. Gail in Ottawa
Did you get to see the ship and the ice and snow in this video today? ⚓️Snow in Duluth: Ship Blazes 13 Knots for Icy Docking!
ua-cam.com/video/79bjM6tiy1E/v-deo.html
It always blows my mind how strong the power of the sea an lakes are. It's also so beautiful.
You would think a lake would not be too powerful, but this was just incredibly strong those waves as they blew over the wall
@@vibewithmike Honeslty those kinds of waves are one of the reason im so facinated with the ocean an the great lakes. Tho I'm actually afraid of the ocean due to sharks an what not...
I got caught in a storm on Lk Huron in August of 2001 and we lost power..one of the Algoma frieghters..can't remember which one..seen us..reported our position to the Coast guard and we got rescued...it was the most terrifying thing I've experienced in my 30yrs of fishing the Great Lakes.
@@insertnamehere313 Sounds scary. Glad u got out ok. I camped in a friends back yard around like 2009 maybe during a pretty bad storm. Felt the winds on the tent.
@@GhostSportsES Bay city has bad weather..I've been out camping on the Saginaw river in weather..you must have been afraid..
You're from Bay City correct.
Thanks Mike be safe that water is a powerful thing. Take care
That water is very powerful. Those waves really had a lot of power going by. There’s no doubt about it. Thanks for watching this video Wayne.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💨💨💨💨💨💨
Thank you for the beautiful scene. Thankfully we can view Duluth Canal Cam, and I am not a deckhand on a bulk carrier.
Absolutely, I’m glad that you enjoyed watching all of these big waves in the video
Super cool Mike, wish I was there live to witness that great Energy Thank my Friend 👍🏋️♀️🤺
That was awesome!!! Thanks Mike
Bev, thank you so much for watching the video and joining the live chat. It’s always a pleasure having you a part part of the video. These waves were super powerful.
Wow this is like something from a movie. Fantastic shots. Thank you for this Video
It was so cool, watching the water spill over the top of the wall
Thanks. Great camera work. Stay safe.
Howard, thank you so much for taking a moment out of your day to leave such a nice comment. I just have a lot of fun recording the ships and Lake superior. It was a real treat to be able to record the storm waves yesterday. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks again for being part of this channel friend.
Whoa Nellie!! Easy to see why that gate gets shut and how easily one could be swept off the pier or rocks and away in the waves. 🌊 Angry Lake Superior for sure! I’m glad you played it safe, Mike. That was really something to behold! I don’t know if that surfer is incredibly brave or incredibly stupid. But bless their soul for loving something so much they’d put themselves out there like that. And thanks for capturing it for us.
They really should’ve had those green gates shut during the storm, because people could venture all the way down to the lighthouse. In fact, I thought I did see someone walk all the way down there. I felt kind of nervous for that person. Also, the person on the surfboard was kind of taking a chance to in my opinion, it was an unbelievably exciting video to record for everybody
@@vibewithmike Yes, kind of surprising the gates were open. I'll never forget in 1967 three teenage brothers and a Coast Guardsman were swept off the North Pier in a violent storm. All were killed and the three brothers bodies were never recovered. The Coast Guardsman was attempting to rescue the boys.
@duaneforbort970 it’s a very sad story. Ironically, it’s one of the first videos I ever did check it out here. ua-cam.com/video/4ge4nR7MwPE/v-deo.htmlsi=dQT2_GxN0hyzKLt-
Amazing!!! Love it. Thanks for braving those conditions.
Absolutely, it’s my pleasure to show you how powerful this lake is. Lake superior really had my adrenaline going as I recorded all of these waves right by me.
Bad ass Mike that's what I'm talkin about
Great video of Mother Nature
It’s always fun, watching mother nature flex, her muscles with these big lakes, and the waves for sure. The weather is no joke in Duluth. It was a true pleasure being able to record this for you Jim.
PS, Thanks again Mike!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!
Thank you so much brother
What dedication you have. Good video. Thanks.
Jim, I’m just having a lot of fun bringing you the coverage showing you the powerful storm here in Duluth. The ships really are not moving in this type of weather. I could not believe how powerful those waves were coming over the wall in this video.
Wow ,great footage , thank you for making these awesome videos for us 🙏
Thank you.
Hey Winnie, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. It sure was interesting to see lake superior with that type of volatility yesterday. It was a real treat to record and I’ll tell you, my adrenaline was really pumping next to that lake. Thanks for leaving a comment. It really means a lot. All the best to you.
Now that conditions are abating a bit, I just counted 12 ships moving west bound on lake Superior. Storms have a way of backing things up....and then eventually they get moving again. I'd sure hate to be out there in the conditions Mike experienced earlier this morning!
I can’t wait to see some of those ships make it to Duluth. I’ll have to do a live stream Chuck. These were the largest waves of encountered next to Lake superior. It was really humbling and extremely exciting at the same time to see the storms power in Duluth
This is absolutely amazing! I sure do love stormy waters, it’s sooo powerful🙏! Thank’s for this one Mike😃👍!
I knew you would enjoy these powerful waves. Did you see how much water came over the side from many of those waves?
@@vibewithmike oh yes! And i love it🥰
@ostbagar3 👍⛴️
Thanks Mike, great video.
And thank you for always leaving comments and contributing to the channel. That’s more important than a few waves. Meeting good people like you is what makes this channel what it is
Wow Mike, the big Lake is angry today, and you are earning your money my friend! You get kind of an idea how bad the storm was in November of 1975 when the Fitz went down. That was much worse than this though….. Thanks for this , was Awesome!
Absolutely, it definitely makes me think of the Fitzgerald when I see this type of storm for sure. www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/how-the-edmund-fitzgeralds-sinking-inspired-advances-in-storm-navigation
@vanessahuman7607 yes, I recorded this a few hours ago
Jeez that looks rough... I would enjoy those waves like a kid haha! Look at all that water! Hope you are nice and snug today bro! You keep going in the wind and rain and stuff and you might get sick and that is not something we want! That surfer is the man! You only live once haha! Thanks for sharing man! Have an awesome day!
As you know, it’s been pretty quiet, weatherwise in Duluth outside of fog and warm weather. We might be in luck in a few weeks based on what I see looking at some weather patterns. We might get a couple weeks of snow just before the shipping season wraps up.
@@vibewithmike I don't mind either way my friend! I enjoy then sun shine, wind and everything in between! I do hope it snow for you over there even if its a bit late! Have a great day Bro! 😄👌
You’re a brave man Mike🙏✌️
I really appreciate you watching the video. This is the most powerful storm that I’ve recorded. I know there’s been bigger storms, but this really was impressive to me with the waves.
So much for the 'bonus days' you had just a few days ago! Lake Superior is sure a moody one!! Loving the live view - Thanks for braving the winds!!
You got it, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. It’s going to be hard to see waves this powerful anytime soon. Doesn’t happen all the time like this.
Wow!! Thanks Mike, I've been subbed for a year now, enjoy your vids, but this one is wild!!! Amazing!!! I'd love to see the height of the waves out in the lake! Now I can visualize what it must have been like in Nov '75!!! Thanks for this superb video!!!
James, it’s funny you say that, that’s exactly what I think about when I see these storms, the Fitzgerald. I really appreciate you dropping a comment. Thank you for being a subscriber for so long. I can tell you have my back. I have yours too brother.
I had to leave the chay and reload to see everything you recorded. Great 👍 wow.
That’s OK Betty, I’m glad you finally got to see the powerful waves. It was an unbelievable force as those waves blasted over the side of the wall and right onto my feet many times.
Amazing Video Mike reminds Me Of The Time We Went Down To Revere Beach After A Giant Sea Storm Waves Came Over The Seawall Bringing Seaweed And Seaworms And Shells on Shore stay Safe Out There And Have A Great Tuesday Night😊
The waves had so much power. It was really cool to watch it. I always appreciate you leaving comments and being part of this channel. Thank you so much Anthony. All the best to you man.
Wow!!!!
Greg, I had to rubber boots on and rain gear, so I was able to get right out into all of that water on the piers! It was absolutely amazing seeing that water rush by me as the waves flew over the wall!🌊🌊🌊🌊
Wonderful video, Mike. Now that is what I call WEATHER! Hope you got something warm, maybe mulled wine, after you got inside.
Surprisingly, I stayed very dry with the rain gear that I had on. It was really cool to be that close close to the powerful storm.
This is the same when you have hurricanes in Virginia Beach Virginia. To see this is phenominal! Thank you for braving that weather by your area! Be safe- your friends in Florida🌴🌞
The waves were unbelievable Susan. It was literally like being next to the ocean during a powerful storm, but nothing as crazy as a hurricane, though.
Awesome video Mike thank you. Be very careful that wind and water is very powerful.
Absolutely, those waves were extremely powerful as they blasted over the top of the wall many times
Great video Mike can’t wait for the next couple of weeks when the Ladies come in for winter lay up I am looking forward to your videos of that
Absolutely, I will cover those ships coming in for you. I really hope we get some powerful blizzards to go with one of those ships that would be cool.
Hi Mike I'm researching the big storm from 3 months ago. I'm always amazed at just how the big lake appears in a storm. Helps me understand the trade of Big Edmund Fitzgerald!!
There have been much bigger storms on Lake superior as we both know, but it really takes a lot of guts and courage to be out on a ship and that type of weather. I have so much respect for all of the sailors. Thanks for taking time to watch this video, James.
Wow!!!!!!
It’s the biggest storm I’ve ever ever recorded personally. The waves were extremely powerful. The wind was too today!🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Great video. I love the North Country. Interesting to see what's going on up there. I was up around Two Harbors couple summers ago videoing Ore Trains with my Son. Duluth has some interesting Museums too. We didn't see any big boats go through area.
Hey, thanks for watching the video. I hope you have time to join us all live at 5 PM central time to see this incredible ship. I hope you can make it here. Here’s the link that will go live at 5 PM with all of us. ua-cam.com/video/mzjwarxe2Js/v-deo.htmlsi=y7o0cnd_mfN8kGW3
I love Superior when She gets riled up like this. Mother Nature fierce!
Absolutely, there’s nothing cooler than seeing these powerful waves on lake superior
Merry Christmas!!! What dedication!
Thank you so much, there’s nothing funner than showing people the power of the lake here in Duluth. Those waves were extremely powerful.
Good video, Mike!
I’m really happy you liked it. All the best to you. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to leave a comment. I appreciate you being part of the channel.
Great video, Mike. Good job.
Thank you for staying up to watch this video with the powerful waves. It’s the most powerful storm I’ve recorded personally, and the waves were really strong.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
In “rough” weather there are always Surfers here on the Atlantic Ocean, too! Thanks, Mike, stay safe and dry.
Hey, I think it’s cool to see the surfers out there, but I would be way too nervous to get out there in those big waves
Wow, what exciting weather to be out in, and what a beautiful video! I am always drawn to go see Lakes Erie or Ontario (live near the two) when there are high winds. Their power is mesmerizing. Thanks for donning your rain gear to share stormy Lake Superior with us!
(I hope the surfer did not venture out too far; that looked like a dangerous thing to do).
Janet, Lake superior means business when it gets angry, and it definitely had some angry in it today. Those waves had so much for some power as they flew over the wall.
I can’t believe there was a surfer out there all by himself! Neat footage.
Some things defy adult mature common sense.
Thanks for watching the storm video. It was amazing to see those powerful waves on lake superior.
@chuckg6039 ⛴️🌊
Born and raised with Lake Eire two blocks from my home! I remember these days!!
Hey boat friend great video thanks Mike
Wow- some hardcore weather there Mike.
Nick, definitely was wild man. Unbelievably there was no snow. However, this video that will be playing in about an hour had some snow. I hope you’ll be able to join us live at 4:30 PM central today. ua-cam.com/video/79bjM6tiy1E/v-deo.htmlsi=h6K9DtvUTFYLsr8Q
Waves were crazy in their one
These waves were really wild. Flying right over the wall.
I really enjoyed this weather video from my couch, but by all means Mike, please be careful out there!
Karl, absolutely Brother. I stayed a safe distance away from the walls, and I did not go all the way down to the lighthouse because I knew there could be huge waves that could push me down. I’m really happy that you enjoyed the video man. All the best to you.
Nice video Mike.
Steve, much appreciated for dropping a comment on this video Brother. I hope all is well. It’s Wednesday now. The lake has settled down. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. All the best to you and yours.
Lake Superior at its best! ❤
Wow!angry lake today.
Hope you had a very nice Christmas Mike
I did have a good Christmas, Steve, thanks for asking and I hope you had one too. The wild waves out on Lake superior as you could see in this video today.
Afternoon everyone. hit the like button.
Thanks!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
those are some tuff looking waves
I loved this vlog. It reminds me of an angry Lake Erie pounding the shoreline of Buffalo where 30 ft waves were not unusual.
John, man, I have to get to Lake Erie at some point. I’ve scoped out a few places that have some good ship watching. I really want to get there sometime.
@@vibewithmikethe far eastern end of Lake Erie gets some epic wind and waves. There’s a restaurant called Hoaks that regularly gets completely covered in ice with blowing storms like this 💨 🌊 🧊 🥶
@jstoli996c4s I’m going g to lookup the restaurant. You will like this one from today. ⚓️Duluth's 1949 Ship Sykes: 2023's Greatest Show!
ua-cam.com/video/gUHOgeuhuko/v-deo.html
that's crazy your a trooper mike :)
Hey, I was just out there having fun and I stayed safe where I was standing. It was kind of cool having those big waves hit my rubber boots, luckily they were high enough. Thank you so much for watching the video. I hope you’re having an incredible Tuesday night my friend.
Crazy waves. Be careful out on the pier Mike
I stayed a safe distance away, but I could still feel the power of those waves
Wow that's some weather right there be careful Mike
I was safe, luckily, I was not out on the water today like some of those people on the ships. However, we have been waiting for a storm like this that should’ve been in November, but we haven’t after Christmas, go figure. I hope you had a fantastic Tuesday. Thank you so much for watching and always leaving a comment. All the best to your brother.
Mike Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
Had a very merry Christmas to you and your family. All the best in 2024.
Hey Mike, you do a great job with all the boats...love to watch 'em all...how about doing some details on the lift bridge...looks like a great piece of engineering...???
Hi Mike stay safe. That looks wicked and cold
You’re very right, that wind really amplified the cold on my hands. They started feeling numb after a while, so that’s why I cut the video somewhat short. It was just too cold out there and those waves are super powerful.
I shared this with a young friend with whom I shared Christmas dinner. I asked her if she missed the winters and it was an emphatic no on her part. We're in Seattle which is pretty benign in comparison to there even though you're having a mild winter. Her dad still lives there.
I really appreciate you sharing the video. Thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot that you stop for a minute to write something. Serious, thank you so much. These waves are absolutely crazy today on Lake superior and I’m glad this video showed it.🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
My pleasure. Love your content and am happy to have found you. If I could turn back time I would seriously consider this (Great Lakes shipping) as a career. Was in the Navy for four years (actual underway time of maybe 7 months) and loved every day of sea time. Not so much yard time. Have a buddy who was a seaman on one for a couple of years and from his description of it, I would have loved it. Oh well. Keep up your content and I'll enjoy it vicariously.
@fredhoy6697 Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸
I fish for steelhead in erie pa in the fall , when the wind whips up the waves on lake erie it gets really nasty - nice vid 👍🇺🇸
Nothing like a day on the fishing. For those that want to learn more about steelhead’s. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/steelhead-trout
Wow you really got some great video.