KAYAK SURFING LAKE MICHIGAN

Is kayaking Lake Michigan (or any other major lake) hard?

I live on a small lake where there are rarely any waves at all. I’m pretty experienced kayaking there, but I’ve never tried to at lake michigan. I’ve seen people doing it before, but I want to know what’s different about it? I’ve heard people talk about surfing on a kayak, what does that mean? Also, is it hard to even get out there if there are any waves going on? What about rip currents, are those dangerous while kayaking? Any other tips would be appreciated, if I do go out I’d be going with a friend. Oh, and also, the kayaks we have are smaller sized ones so idk if those would be bad or something to use on a big lake? They’re about 10 feet long and weigh around 40 pounds.

Thanks to anyone that can help

I live on the Gulf of Mexico, Kayak all the time, it’s salty not fresh and we have sharks here! Lake Michigan should be just as doable. Just don’t go past you comfort range, if the waves start to get up-come back in or put your skirt on. Dress for the water, and temp. I wear a shorty down hear in the winter. By all means wear your PFD , take others. There is a guy who went from California to Hawaii by kayak, so a little fun on the lake as others do is FUN FUN FUN

Kayak Surfing on Lake Superior